Students across Anambra State joined in celebrating World Space Week and Stem Initiative which is an international celebration to mark man’s exploration in space.
The program which brought secondary and primary school students together was powered by Young Scientists Center; in partnership with Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, with the theme; “Living in space”.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman, Post Primary School Service Commission, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, said that the world today is all about science because it connects and improves mankind and has brought the world to a global community where one can access and know what is happening within a twinkle of an eye through science.
Represented by Science Desk Officer of the Commission, Mrs Eucharia Egwuonwu, the PPSSC Chairman asked the students to work hard, stating that the time is now because they have all the opportunities to explore in their learning so as to impact in their future.
The Managing Director of ABS, Mr Chris Muolokwu, challenged the participants to treasure more in science, adding that when one starts early to venture into it, he or she will be filled with ideas that will launch them to a brighter future, saying that coming together with all their exposition is another insight for them to learn extra curicular activities that will boost their education.
The National Coordinator, Young Scientists Center, Reverend Sister Professor Bernadette Ezeliora, noted that the celebration is to bring to the limelight the contributions of science and technology in the betterment of human conditions, and also to sensitize and create awareness on the relevance of space education in today’s technology, as well as gear the students’ interest to be part of the development.
