Leading Healthcare provider in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has awarded a partial scholarship to the Mathematics Genius, Faith Odunsi, as she recently gained admission to the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology , USA. This was disclosed during the 12th edition of the Astymin Brilliance Reward event, which took place recently at the company’s Head Office in Lagos.
The video of the formal presentation of the scholarship, which took place earlier in the month, was screened at the hybrid event 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.
The ABR Programme Coordinator, Yetunde Adesola in her speech disclosed that 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.
“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.