Chief Dr. Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi Foundation (MAMF) has successfully concluded the 3rd edition of its annual Creativity Challenge, celebrating the creativity, intellect, and bold imagination of primary school pupils across Ogun State. The highly anticipated Grand Finale took place on Thursday, June 6, 2025, at the Ijaola Majekodunmi Memorial Centre, Ikereku, Abeokuta.
Themed “Inspiring Innovation Through Education and Creativity,” this year’s edition engaged over 300 public primary school pupils from across all three senatorial districts in Ogun State. The competition, executed in partnership with the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and supported by UAC Foods, aimed to promote literacy, creativity, and critical thinking among pupils in Primary 5 and 6.
From the pool of 300 entries, 90 pupils were shortlisted to compete in the second stage. Following a written assessment on imaginative and civic-themed topics, the top 15 finalists were selected to present their essays before a live audience and a distinguished panel of judges.
After a rigorous evaluation process based on originality, fluency, logical reasoning, and confidence, the following pupils emerged as the top three winners:
🥇 Oguntade Hassan Babatunde – Primary 5, Odeda Local Government School 1, Obantoko – ₦250,000
🥈 Toriola Fridaus – Primary 6, Methodist Primary School 1, Ago Oko – ₦150,000
🥉 Farombi John – Primary 6, Muslim Model Primary School 1, Ogun State – ₦100,000
Each of the 15 finalists received certificates of participation and gift items. Select female participants are also being considered for inclusion in the MAMF Girl Child Scholarship Programme, an initiative aimed at supporting the education of exceptional young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The judging panel included notable scholars from the Department of Childhood Education, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)—Dr. Michael Oladele, Dr. Iyabo Adebanjo, and Dr. Tawakalt Ajao—as well as representatives from SUBEB and the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science & Technology.
In his remarks, Mr. Richard Uwayzor, Executive Secretary of MAMF, stated:
“This competition is not just about winning; it’s about discovering and nurturing voices with the potential to lead. The talent on display today is proof that with the right opportunities, Nigerian children can thrive and transform their communities.”
The event also featured media coverage by Punch Newspaper, Eagle Eye Media, TheNewsNow.org, and TheBlogOnline, while UAC Foods generously donated branded refreshments to support the celebration.
With more than 1,000 children impacted since the program’s inception, the MAMF Creativity Challenge continues to stand out as a model of grassroots educational empowerment—unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s next generation of writers, thinkers, and leaders.
