Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell milk, has commence the 2013 edition of the Cowbell National Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (NASSMAC). Currently in its 13th edition, NASSMAC is a competition aimed at demystifying mathematics as a subject and also to awaken the consciousness and interest in mathematics among secondary school students in Nigeria.
Addressing the press at the official flag-off of the 2013 edition of the competition held in Lagos yesterday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Promasidor Nigeria, Chief Keith Richards said that Promasidor is pleased that NASSMAC has continued to inspire brilliancy in schools.
“We are delighted that NASSMAC has continued to impact lives of students across the nation. Our commitment over the years to NASSMAC has seen this nation-building initiative grow from a small school competition in Lagos in 1998 to a national competition with great reputation in the education industry.”
Keith added that NASSMAC 2013 which also marks 20th year anniversary for Promasidor Nigeria Limited in Nigeria promises to be exciting as the number of entries have been increased to three students in both junior and senior categories and teachers who have relentlessly stayed committed to NASSMAC will also be celebrated.
Moreover, the first stage examination is billed to hold on Saturday, March 16th 2013 in 200 centres across Nigeria. Emerging students with the highest scores in Junior and Secondary categories will make it to the second and final stage examination after which the national prize winner shall emerge.
According to Onubogu, the best three students in each category at the state level will receive N25, 000, N20, 000 and N15, 000 respectively, aside other branded gift items like School Bags, T-shirts, pens, notebooks and certificate of recognition for their outstanding performances at the first stage examination.
Mr. Olusegun Koleoso, Brand Development Manager of Promasidor unveiled the communication materials of the competition.
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