By Ben Adoga
FCT authorities and stakeholders have hailed FCT schools for coming tops in the just concluded technology and innovation expo organized by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.

The Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello commended the students of Government Science Secondary School, Area 3 Garki, and Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada for their scientific inventions and innovations presented at the just concluded 2022 Technology and Innovation EXPO.

Both schools won laurels for their presentations at the National Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) category at the EXPO. While Government Science Technical College Area 3, Garki came second for its project which was the production of re-useable sanitary pads from banana trunks, Government Secondary School Gwagwalada came third for its automated water sprinkler system project.

While commending the Students for their performance, Malam Bello reiterated the commitment of the FCT Administration to the development of science and technology education in the FCT.

Also commending the student, the Secretary for Education, Malam Dahir El-Katuzu, stated that the FCT had expected to clinch all three top prizes as it did previously but promised that changes will be implemented to ensure that the FCT retains the top positions.

He also called on parents to encourage their children and wards to take on science and technology subjects in schools, noting that science and technology were imperative to living in the world today.

Speaking after the presentation of the prizes to the students, the Director, Department of Science and Technology of the Education Secretariat, Mr. Kola Olobashola, said that FCT schools had always been innovative and even clinched 3 top prizes at the 2021 edition of the EXPO.

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He attributed the success of FCT Schools in Science and Technology innovation to the support of the FCT Minister and Administration as well as adequate preparations of the students and schools.

He said the FCT has a well-organized school system with committed and qualified teachers and a very effective Quality Assurance Department that ensures that the school curriculum is implemented to the letter.