Secondary Schools in Lagos Gear up for PZ
Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2018
Nigeria’s number one pure science competition, PZ
Cussons Chemistry Challenge (PZCCC) competition has commenced registration for
its 5th edition. The competition which is an initiative of the PZ
Cussons foundation and supported by some of its premium brands; Premier and
Nunu Milk, is designed to promote the study of chemistry through open
competition amongst public and private secondary schools in Lagos.
Since its inception in 2013 the PZ Cussons
Chemistry Challenge has grown from barely over 800 students entering the
competition to 3000 in 2017 being its most successful edition.
In a statement issued by the company to
announcement PZCCC 2018, the Executive Director for Brand Development &
Activation, Christos Giouras said that the continuous increase in the number of
participants each year was a testament to the fact that the objectives of the
competition was being achieved. “Our main objective with the PZ Cussons
Chemistry Challenge is to stimulate and inspire the learning of Chemistry among
students and raise their IQ, while demonstrating the relevance of chemistry in
our society. To see how the competition has grown over the years is very inspiring,
and we are indeed pleased to be kicking off the 5th season. As part
of our growth process we have increased the stakes this year, the overall
winner will receive a prize money of N1m amongst other prizes for the schools,
the teachers aren’t left out as well” he said.
The competition is divided into four stages and
is quite tasking, as it has been designed to challenge the IQ of contestants; the
general tests, practical tests and then the live quiz, only successful
contestants from each of the stages progress and eventually the best six will
battle it out at the final to produce the PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge
Champion for 2018.
According to PZ Cussons, the overall top three winners
will receive “a trophy, a medal and N1, 000,000, N750, 000, and N500, 000 respectively.
Additional prizes also include laboratory equipments for the schools and
teachers who came out tops in the Teacher’s Aptitude Test segment.
Schools in Lagos are advised to take advantage of
this platform to also encourage the study of science, particularly Chemistry
thereby inspiring the junior ones to pick interest in the study of Chemistry
across all secondary schools. Interested students and schools are required to
register online at www.pzchemistrychallenge.com.
Entry closes on Friday, 16 March 2018. Science enthusiasts and the general
public can also take part in the online chemistry challenge and stand the
chance to also win exciting prizes.
The 2018 edition promises a lot more excitement and
engagement as Premier and Nunu Milk will be on ground to provide the needed
support for the competition and participants.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Foundation has been helping
Nigerian communities by supporting projects in the areas of education, potable
water, health and empowerment. The Foundation has completed over 58 projects in
different parts of the country after the launch in 2007.
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