Public schools shine at MSSN’s Lagos Intellectual Competitions

Public schools shine at MSSN’s Lagos Intellectual Competitions

WINNERS have emerged at the finals of the Lagos Intellectual Competitions (LIC) organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit.

The event featured quiz competitions for junior secondary school students, debates for senior secondary school students, and essay writing for undergraduates of tertiary institutions.

In the junior secondary school quiz competition, Royhana Ismail from Vetland Junior Grammar School emerged winner while Farhan Sodiq from Usoolol Iman and Abdul Rahman Olaloye from Taqwa School emerged first and second runners-up respectively.

The debate competition for senior secondary students was won by the team from Badore Community Senior Secondary School, who impressed the judges with their arguments and eloquence. Taqwa High School and Linksbond College clinched the second and third positions respectively.

Aminat Ayinde of Sanya Senior Grammar School won the prize for ‘Best Speaker’ while Azeemah Afolabi from Muhimat Memorial School emerged as the second ‘Best Speaker.’

The undergraduate essay writing competition saw Romlah Shitta from the Lagos State University winning the first prize; Nurudeen Ogundipe from the University of Lagos, second prize and Fathia Abolanle, the third prize.

MSSN Lagos celebrated the winners of the various categories for their performances and for demonstrating passion for knowledge.

The amir (president) of MSSN Lagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, commended the organising team and the participants for making the event a memorable success.