By Ewere Okonta
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The winds of change are blowing through the educational corridors of Ika nation—and at the center of this revolution is the highly anticipated D-Peterson Foundation Education Olympiad, a bold, visionary project birthed by none other than Dr. Donald Peterson, the philanthropic founder and president of the D-Peterson Foundation.
For Dr. Peterson, who is also the Special Adviser to the Delta Government on Entrepreneurship Development, this is more than just another academic competition. It is a movement—a clarion call to uncover the untapped brilliance buried within classrooms across Ika land. With an unwavering commitment to education, ICT, and environmental sustainability, Dr. Peterson is once again putting his resources where his heart is: right in the future of his people.
“This Olympiad is not just a contest,” said Dr. Peterson during a recent briefing. “It is a platform to discover the next big innovators, the thinkers, the builders of the Ika nation of tomorrow. We are investing in minds that will shape our collective destiny.”
And what a massive stage it promises to be! The Olympiad is open to all senior secondary school students in both public and private schools within the Ika region. The competition will span the Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Arts (Government, Civic Education, ICT, and Literature in English), and Mathematics—ensuring that no intellectual stone is left unturned.
Each school has been tasked with nominating their top three students, who will first compete in grouped stages. From there, it’s a cerebral showdown of the sharpest minds, round after round, until the very best emerges.
And here’s the best part—it’s absolutely free for all participants. Yes, every cost has been fully covered by the D-Peterson Foundation. The grand prize? A complete educational support package for the overall winners, alongside recognition and awards for the best-performing schools.
The competition, which is set to kick off in the coming days, is now officially greenlit after the technical committee chaired by the ever-capable Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Igweh submitted its final report to Dr. Peterson. With the report approved and commended, Dr. Peterson wasted no time in issuing a marching order for implementation to begin without delay.
“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Florence Igweh and her team for the thorough work done,” Dr. Peterson noted. “Now, let the work begin. Our young stars are waiting, and we must not delay their moment to shine.”
Already, the buzz is real. Schools are strategizing. Teachers are mentoring. Students are preparing. In classrooms, in homes, and on the streets of Ika, the anticipation is palpable.
It’s a win-win for all. The students get inspired and rewarded. The schools receive recognition and motivation. And the entire Ika community reaps the benefit of nurturing a new generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers.
From every indication, the D-Peterson Foundation Education Olympiad is not just an event. It’s the beginning of a legacy—a bold step toward transforming education in Ika land, one brilliant student at a time.
So, eyes on the board, hands on your pens, and minds on fire—the Olympiad is here!
Ewere Okonta is the CEO of EOB Media. He is also a member of the #TeamPeterson. He writes from the Department of Business Administration, University of Delta, Agbor.
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