Mathematics education is the very foundation of society and the pillar of science and technology without which a nation can never become prosperous and economically independent.
This was the submission of Managing Director of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Anders Einarsson while speaking last weekend in Lagos, at the finals of season 5 of the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell Milk, the flagship brand of his company.
Einarsson further explained in a chat with newsmen that the importance of Mathematics in the life of individuals and nations cannot be over emphasised, adding that he was very impressed that the Cowbellpedia initiative has achieved its objective going by the record number of 56,073 participants that took the qualifying examination this year.
This according to him, is a huge testament to the Cowbellpedia initiative and the interest that Nigerians have in Mathematics. “I am convinced that with the arrays of talents displayed by these young Nigerians here today, Nigeria can rule the world. I advise the youth to continue to sustain their interest in Mathematics because the future is theirs,” he said.
He maintained that Promasidor has found a correlation between the development of cognitive ability that Cowbell Our Milk, gives, and its passion for Nigeria.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Stephen Adebunmi, who represented the Acting Registrar of the NECO, Mr Abubakar Gana, explained that since Mathematics is very central to human and nation’s capacity, the subject deserves all the support from public and private organisations.
The NECO boss commended Promasidor for providing “an excellent platform” to showcase these young Nigerian Mathematicians and future inventors.
Meanwhile, in a thrilling Cowellpedia Mathematics competition final encounter last weekend, Michael Enehizena of The Scholars Universal Secondary School, Ota, Ogun State and Oghenero Ologe of Zionfield Pinnacle School, Ikorodu, Lagos State won the crown in the Junior and Senior category respectively.
Also in the Junior category, Abdul-Quayum Alli, of Ota Total Academy, Ota, Ogun State, and David Charles of Graceland International Secondary, School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, came second and third respectively.

Akinyemi Dabira of The Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State and Hezekiah Olabisi of Bibo Oluwa Academy, Ilesha, Osun emerged as first and second runner-up respectively in the Senior category.
The two champions got N2 million each and an all-expense paid education excursion outside the country.
The first and second runners-up in each category received N1.5 million and N1 million respectively, while the teachers of the top prize winners were awarded N500, 000. Those of the first and second runners-up received N400, 000 and N300, 000 respectively.
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Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 for Zimbabwe to pursue his African dream. It has since grown with presence in 25 African countries. Promasidor Nigeria has achieved tremendous growth since it commenced operations in 1993 with 6 product brands in the market.

Promasidor produce, distribute and market quality range of products such as Cowbell, Loya, & Miksi milk, Top Tea, Onga seasoning across the country bringing joy to millions of consumers. Its Milk powders, culinary and beverage products are affordable, delicious and good for all.

The Paramount Ruler and the Prescribed authority of Igbara-Oke kingdom, Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede on Saturday participated at the Grand opening ceremony and official commissioning of 6 kilometer road constructed in Ilaramokin by Chief Ade Ojo.

The Olowa and his Olori, Eyesorun along with Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Oba Alara of Ilaramokin Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti and his Olori, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, the Deji of Akure kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, Odundun II Olowo of Owo, HRM Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, Royal Fathers across the state and top government functionaries received the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fasola at the residence of the great philanthropist, Chief Ade Ojo.

Chief Ojo, the founder of Elizade University, Ilaramokin has continued to touch the lives of the people of Ilaramokin, Ifedore local government and Ondo state positively in all areas of human endeavors having succeeded in placing the ancient town on the world map.

Fashola, while commissioning Ilara-Ikota road noted that the gesture to construct a road network linking neighboring communities in Ifedore local government will further unite the people and improve their economy.

In a related development, Oba Dr. Adefarakanmi Agbede was in Ugbo land to felicitate with the Oba (Dr.) Frederick EnitiOlorunda Akinruntan on his 10th coronation anniversary.

Oba Akinruntan, the Okoro Ajiga I ascended the throne of his forefathers on November 9, 2009 as “Natural” Paramount Ruler and Prescribed Authority, Olugbo of Ugboland, Ode-Ugbo, the ancestral home of Ilaje-Ugbo.

Ilaje-Ugbo is a community endowed with fishing, marine and port facility capacity with an early incursion into Yoruba by the Europeans (Portuguese, Germans, Dutch and later British).

Before departing to Igbara-Oke kingdom, Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Oba Dr. Adefarakanmi held a brief discussion with the celebrant on issues which were not made known to Newsmen.

ADEDEJI MICHAEL receiving the award

Top educational services consultant, Mr. Adedeji Michael was again honoured and celebrated penultimate Saturday, 2nd November, 2019 when he received The Entrepreneur Africa Prize for Education, organised by The Entrepreneur Africa Award 2019. The glamorous event took place at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Entrepreneur Africa is a media entrepreneurship lifestyle company,
with primary focus on African businesses and the people behind them, celebrating economic freedom, and reward enterprise and innovation.”

It would be recalled that
The amiable Michael is an eminent professional, educationist .
Adedeji Michael has gained a prominent position in society due to the exemplary work he has done in his career in the education sector. His raise to prominence in such a short span can be attributed to his strong will power, caliber, conviction, dedication and leadership quality.

He was a big player and core contributor to Nigerian Schools Cultural Festival in 2008 and 2009 respectively organized at Lagos State Council for Arts & Culture where he delivered lecture on literacy in literature in the 21stcentury academics.
Adedeji Michael Ademola has attended so many professional courses/seminars & conferences in Nigeria and abroad to expand his horizon and gain more experience in what he enjoys doing.

• NISCUFEST: Nigerian Schools Cultural Festival in 2008 & 2009 – Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
• AACE: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education in 2014 – Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
• EUROMONEY CONFERENCES: The Nigeria Banking and capital markets conference in 2014. Eko Hotel & Suites. Lagos Nigeria.
• AKWAABA AFRICAN TRAVEL MARKET Nov 2016: Convention center, Eko Hotel & Suites. Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.
• NLP (Neuro – Linguistic Programming) SEMINAR –INNOCENTMINDS EDUCATION AND TRAINING. LAGOS – FEB 19TH- 25TH, 2018
• International Education Fair 2019 – Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos.

Adedeji michael has made a distinct contribution to modernizing and revitalizing the existing education system that had lost its vigor and become rusted over time. Born out of the need to infuse into the existing educational system, an outstanding program that will greatly benefit students in secondary school of learning came (DSELF) Digital School Education Literature Film from the parent company which Michael is the brain behind this great initiative.
The DSELF is an educative, informative and entertaining film show project for secondary schools that do not have opportunity to watch literature texts that is been thought in their various schools.
Recommended English literature text movies that is currently in WAEC, NECO &GCE syllabus is being digitally displayed on big screen with multi-dimensional sound effects, creating a general fun-filled atmosphere to learn.
Having established presence in over 4,500 secondary schools in Lagos region and beyond.

It would be recalled that he was honoured July 28, 2019 in Lagos when he received 2019 Prestige Excellence Award as Outstanding and Innovative Educational Service Provider of the.