Sweetthinkers Competition Advances 40 Pupils in Lagos

Forty public primary school pupils have advanced to the next stage of the Sweetthinkers Academic Competition, following the second-stage screening held in Lagos. The competition, organized by the Sweetthinkers Academic Awards Initiative (SAAI), involved nearly 200 schools from 20 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs).

The screening tests took place at three centres: Maryland, Lagos Island, and Oshodi. The Oshodi centre had the highest participation, with 20 pupils qualifying, while the Lagos Island centre produced 12 successful candidates, and the Maryland centre had eight.

The tests assessed pupils in Mathematics, English, General Studies, Science, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Analysis over 30 minutes. The results were processed in real time.

A teacher from Bishop Crowther Memorial Primary School noted that such competitions motivate pupils to enhance their academic performance. Refreshments were provided by UAC Foods, BOLAD Catering Services, and Hothobs during the screening.