July 5, 2025

Adéwálé STEM Contest 2025 Zonal Finals Hold in Sagamu

Adéwálé STEM Contest 2025 Zonal Finals Hold in Sagamu

Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Sagamu, Ogun State

 

The zonal finals of the Adéwálé STEM Contest 2025 were held today at Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, bringing together the top young science minds from across Ogun State. The event featured a two-hour written examination focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with each participating school presenting their best three students.

 

The competition drew participation from over 38 secondary schools, including:

 

Vision Land Schools, Transatlantic College, Remo Divisional High School, Imperial College, Pride of Faith Academy, Ilisan High School, Focus International College, Methodist Comprehensive College, Shimawa High School, Divine Life College, Turner Stone College, Batoro Community High School, White Wood Academy, Regal New Height College, Remo Anglican College, Vinecrest College, Living Legacy School, Sagamu High School, Federal Government Girls College Sagamu, Aleena Community Grammar School, Advance Breed School, Agbele Community High School, Remo Secondary School Sagamu, Christ the Redeemer’s College, Mayflower School Ikenne, Solid Rock Academy, Ogunlesi Model College, Soyindo Community High School, Irolu Community High School, Mighty Model College, Christ Apostolic School, Ositelu Memorial College, John Love High School, Babcock University High School, Deeper Life High School, Muslim High School, The Absolute Success College, and The Church of the Lord (Aladura) College.

 

Each school selected their top three students to compete, emphasizing the conference’s goal of improving STEM learning standards and encouraging innovation in secondary schools.

 

After the exam, Mr. Michael Adesanya, founder of the Adéwálé Students’ Conference, addressed the students and teachers. He applauded their commitment and commended teachers for their tireless efforts in shaping the minds of the future.

 

Sharing his personal journey — from Remo Kindergarten to Mayflower School, the University of Lagos, and eventually Stanford University — Mr. Adesanya emphasized the importance of early STEM exposure and how it opens doors to global opportunities.

 

He stressed that the initiative was not just a competition, but a deliberate move to revamp and enrich STEM education in schools, especially in underserved communities, by creating exposure, mentorship, and real-world problem-solving experiences for students.

 

He also highlighted a concerning statistic: only 62.9% of Ogun State’s population currently receives formal education. The Adéwálé STEM Contest, now in its fifth edition, is part of a long-term strategy to raise that figure by investing in youth development, one student at a time.

 

In his words:

 

“Adéwálé Students’ Conference is an initiative aimed at redefining the face of education and academic excellence starting from the roots to the world. This is a call to join a cause that would transform our society one step at a time – one child at a time.

 

I believe that empowering the next generation by redefining education beyond school walls is a good place to start. Considering that a large part of my childhood was spent in Sagamu, this maiden project focuses on grooming young adults – secondary school children in Sagamu.

 

It is a gentle reminder that any child who dares to dream can work hard, persevere and believe that it will work out.”

 

The event was proudly supported by NALA, UAC Foods, Bama Mayonnaise, the Ogun State Government, and the Adéwálé Students’ Conference.

 

With multiple zonal finals happening simultaneously across Ogun State, this year’s contest reinforces the belief that a stronger STEM culture in schools can power Nigeria’s future through innovation, education, and equity.

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