Lagos School Students Impress as 59 of 70 Score Above 70% in Chemistry Challenge

Fifty-nine out of 70 students of Comprehensive Senior High School, Alapere, Lagos State, scored above 70 per cent in a periodic table writing challenge after reproducing the table from memory.

The challenge was part of the school’s Chemistry Challenge Day, held to promote science education and showcase students’ academic performance.

While 59 of the participating students scored above 70 per cent, 11 scored below.

The exercise was assessed by the Chairman of the Chemistry Teachers Association of Nigeria, Education District II, Maryland, Lagos State, Ajijola Bamidele, alongside members of the association’s executive committee.

Speaking at the event, the school’s principal, Adedeji Adesanmi, said the programme celebrated scientific knowledge, creativity, practical learning and innovation.

He said, “A strong understanding of chemistry provides a foundation for scientific discovery and technological advancement.”

He also urged teachers and other departments in the school to support the continuity of the initiative and make it a lasting tradition for promoting scientific excellence, practical skills and innovation.

‎Speaking, a Senior Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology and Chairman of the Chemistry Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Dr Popoola Oluseun, emphasised the importance of chemistry education for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions to study science-related courses.

‎Popoola also maintained that formal education remained important alongside practical skills, urging students to acquire additional skills that would enable them to develop their abilities and learn independently.

‎On his part, the Managing Director of Fundamental Technology Limited, Abdgafar Tijanee, spoke on the application of chemistry in industry.

‎Chemistry Educator of Comprehensive Senior High School Alapere, Akindele Faosiyat explained that the aim of the Chemistry Challenge Day was to deepen students’ interest in Chemistry through mastery of the Periodic Table.

‎Akindele said, “Students, you have mastered the Periodic Table today. That is a great achievement, and it is the foundation for you to excel in Chemistry anywhere you find yourselves.

‎”Beyond that, you have also gained practical skills. You have learnt how to produce paint, whiteboard marker ink, toilet wash, liquid detergent, bleach, and many others.”

‎He urged the students to remain creative and be keen on developing their skills to be self-employed.

‎The event also featured chemical demonstrations and an exhibition of seven student-made chemistry-related products developed through skills acquisition training.