Peter Obi hails students of Queen of the Rosary College for win at World Affairs Challenge

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Students of Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha who emerged second place winner at the just concluded World Affairs Challenge

Emmanuel Thomas I Thursday, June 1, 2023

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated students of Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha who emerged second place winner at the just concluded World Affairs Challenge.

World Affairs Challenge is an international competition for high school students aimed at developing and implementing their own S.M.A.R.T.

“I congratulate the Nigerian students from Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, who clinched second place in the just concluded World Affairs Challenge, which is an international competition for high school students, aimed at developing and implementing their own S.M.A.R.T” solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals”, Peter Obi said.

The Nigerian students reportedly carried out innovation in Queens’ Lyfe bags – a 100 per cent plantable biodegradable bag made from rice straws, banana fibres, and corn husks, infused with tomato, pepper and watermelon seeds such that the bags can grow into plants when disposed of.

“It is for millions of smart youths like these in our country that we remain resolute in building a New Nigeria centred on innovation and productivity, where people’s skills will match their opportunities in life”, he said.

According to him, the young students have brought honour to the nation through their smart idea which is very beneficial to the environment.

“I celebrate them, their teachers, and millions of youths across the nation who are involved in different productive enterprises. Together we will build the New Nigeria of our dreams”, Peter Obi said.

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