Fidson Healthcare Plc, a Healthcare provider in Nigeria has awarded a partial scholarship to the Mathematics Genuis – Faith Odunsi – as she recently gained admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. This was disclosed during the 12th edition of the Astymin Brilliance Reward event in Lagos.
The formal presentation was attended by representatives from the Lagos State Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board [SUBEB], National Association of Proprietors of Private School [NAPPS], Association for Formidable Education Development [AFED] and selected awardees.
Founder and Managing Director of the company, while presenting the offer letter disclosed that it is an annual grant of $10,000 USD, as partial scholarship at MIT.
He said the grant is sponsored by the Astymin Brilliance Reward (ABR) programme which is aimed at developing mental and academic performance among students by rewarding hard work and academic excellence.
The ABR Programme Coordinator, Yetunde Adesola in her speech said ABR has rewarded close to 4,000 students in both government-owned and private schools across the country since its inception in 2010. “This year, ABR is rewarding 295 students and we believe this will encourage them to be good academically and all other activities they take part in their schools,” she said.
In his opening remarks, General Manager, Commercial, Gbenga Olayemi said Fidson is committed to rewarding excellence because excellence is one of the core values of the organisation. “We are appreciating these brilliant children today because of the priority we put on education. We believe no society can develop without quality education,” he added.
According to the product manager, Fisayo Oluwamese, Astymin is a blend of essential amino acids trusted in about 40 countries in the world for its quality and effectiveness.
Leaders in the Education sector lauded Fidson and the Astymin School programme for their consistent support for education. The General Secretary of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Alaka Lukman shared testimonials of Fidson’s support of the association over the years.
In his remarks, General Manager, Business Development and Strategy, Oshoke Ayebae, congratulated the winners for doing their best and coming out top, noting that education is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to a child to set him/her up for the future, as he expressed appreciation to the teachers for doing a good job in managing and training the students.