GBfoods, the manufacturer of BAMA mayonnaise brand from the portfolio of global culinary leaders, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young talents to achieve their full potential through socio-economic investments in nutrition and education.

This was restated at the third annual Adéwálé Students’ Conference and Inter-School STEM quiz competition which took place recently at the Ogun State NYSC Multipurpose Hall in Sagamu.

The Brand Manager Mayonnaise Category, GBFoods, Bright Mgbemele stated that the company has not only committed to elevating education and nutrition but also taken a steadfast approach to empower and invest in young talents, nurturing their potential “and paving the way for a brighter future”.

This, the brand manager said, aligns seamlessly with GBfoods’ enduring dedication to local talent development and its celebration.

“BAMA a name synonymous with premium quality mayonnaise in Nigeria, continues to uphold its legacy”, Mgbemele stated.

“For us at GBFoods, our collaboration with ASC transcends a mere partnership; it symbolizes a resolute commitment to the future of the next generation and the holistic development of Nigerians”, Mgbemele said.

The competition concluded in a spectacular manner, bringing together over 1200 students, parents, and teachers. Additionally, an impressive five-million-naira (₦5,000,000) worth of prizes were awarded to secondary school students from various schools across Ogun State.

The grand finale featured 48 qualified schools, each of which had successfully navigated through a series of theory-based tests and rapid-fire quiz contests. In the end, Apt Scholars Universal College, Ota, emerged as the victors of the Adewale STEM Contest 2023, marking their second consecutive win. They took home the grand prize of ₦1,500,000.

The convener, Michael Adesanya, expressed his gratitude for the support shown to his vision of promoting STEM education in Ogun State.

“I set out with a mission to raise the next generation of talents for Africa’s transformation. I believe strongly that science and technology are the bedrock of innovations that will transform our continent in this fast-paced 21st century”, Adesanya said.

“But how do we find our very best talent without competition? Like the Olympics, the World Cup, and tennis Grand Slams, ASC is the platform for revealing the peak of human abilities in education. We will produce talents that will inspire and change our world”, Adesanya said.

This year’s event witnessed the introduction of a stimulating Science & Innovation Debate Segment sponsored by BAMA Mayonnaise.