A student of Grace High School, Gbagada, Lagos, Oluwateleola Sogbanmu has won the overall first position in the 24th edition of the Martin Luther King Jr Speech Competition.
The competition was organized by the American Consulate in Lagos.
Another Grace High School student, Chiziterm Umeh also emerged the winner for the third topic of the speech competition titled : ” My Dream For Nigeria”.
Sogbanmu who was adjudged best for her diction and strong points was applauded for the excellent delivery during the competition.
Both winners were presented gifts of laptop for the overall winner school bags, a digital SAT book and other gifts by the American Consulate.
The Head of Protocol of the Consulate who presented gifts lauded the students for their excellence in speech delivery and articulate presentation of their points.
The Executive Director, Grace Schools, Mrs Olatokunbo Edun who expressed delight at the award says Grace Schools are poised to provide well rounded academic programs.
She says Grace Schools have reinvented the rules to develop the innate capabilities and competencies of the students . READ ALSO:
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According to her, ” We palce a high premium on extra curricular activities that can develop the potentials of our students.
She added that the Schools remains focused on developing globally recognized citizens.
She asserted that Grace Schools have raised the bar of quality education and inspiring students to discover their gifts and put same into profitable use.
