Mountain High College & International School Win NUGS Quiz!

The inaugural NUGS Basic School Quiz, organized under the auspices of the Secretary for Education, Master Asare Bediako, reached its climax at the Agona SDA JHS auditorium on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Mountain High College and International School emerged as the undisputed victor. Five zonal champions competed fiercely for the coveted trophy and other prizes.

Zone 1: Agona Presby JHS
Zone 2: Jamasi Presby JHS
Zone 3: Ultimate Academy Technology Basic School
Zone 4: Konya D/A JHS
Zone 5: Mountain High College and International School

The winners, Mountain High College and International School, showcased their exceptional knowledge and teamwork, amassing the highest score in the competition. Their triumph earned them a prestigious trophy, laptops, a brand-new desktop computer, cash prizes, and certificates.

The champions of the maiden edition of NUGS Basic Schools Quiz were represented by:

– Antwi Akwasi Samuel (JHS 3)
– Tutu Achiamaa Priscilla (JHS 3)
– Akwasi Opoku Jeffrey(JHS 1)

They were ably trained by:

– Mr. Gregory Manu
– Mr. Michael Sarfo

The grand finale was graced by several distinguished guests, including:

– Hon. Catherine Reckling (DCE, Sekyere South District)
– Mr. George Adu Abrokwa (Education Director, Sekyere South District)
– Hon. Kwadwo Banahene Bediako (Former DCE, Sekyere Central District)
– Nana Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah (Oyokohene, Agona/Media Personality)
– Mr. Abu Mohammed (CEO, Fast Track Group of Companies)
– Hon. Evans Amoh Twumasi (NDC Parliamentary Candidate, Afigya Sekyere East Constituency)
– Hon. Alpha Asamoah John (NPP Youth Organizer, Afigya Sekyere East Constituency)
– Hon. Bernard Okofo Takyi (NPP Deputy Youth Organizer, Afigya Sekyere East Constituency)

Nana Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah donated sums of money to each participating institution to support and motivate them to prioritize academic growth and excellence. Hon. Twumasi pledged to host a celebratory dinner for the winning team, their educators, parents, and the event organizers, alongside the laptops he donated to each participating institution.

The NUGS Basic School Quiz aims to foster academic excellence, cultivate a passion for learning, and provide a platform for students to demonstrate their intellectual abilities. The organizers, led by the Secretary for Education, Master Asare Bediako, expressed their gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the maiden edition and look forward to an even more captivating competition in the years to come.