A student of Grace High School, Gbagada, Lagos, Oluwateleola Sogbanmu has won the overall first position at the 24th edition of the Martin Luther King speech competition organised by the American Consulate in Lagos.
Another student, Chiziterm Umeh also emerged winner for the third topic of the competition titled : “My dream for Nigeria.”
Sogbanmu, who was adjudged best for her diction and strong points, was applauded for her excellent delivery during the competition.
Both winners were presented with laptops, school bags, and digital SAT book among others.
The Head of Protocol of the Consulate who presented the gifts lauded the students for their speech delivery and articulate presentation of their points.
The Executive Director, Grace Schools, Mrs Olatokunbo Edun, who expressed delight at the award, said the school offers well- rounded academic programmes.
Edun noted that the school has reinvented the rules to develop the innate capabilities and competencies of its students.
“We place a high premium on extra-curricular activities that can develop the potentials of our students,” Edun added.
