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OGS Students Emerge 3rd At SPE Science Exhibition
Students of Okrika Grammar School, Okrika, have brought pride to their institution after securing third place at the prestigious Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Science and Technology Exhibition.
The award-winning team, comprising Belinda Chiamaka, Saint Aribibia, Esther Tekena, and Fortune, earned recognition for their innovative project: an automated waste separator integrated with a gas energy harvester.
The invention is designed to tackle two major global challenges, waste management and energy generation, by converting waste materials into usable energy.
The system works by automatically sorting different categories of waste to ensure efficient processing, while the gas harvester converts decomposable materials into electricity.
Speaking on the achievement, the “Digital” Principal of the school, Mr. Kelvin Sampson Fubara, expressed pride in the students’ performance, describing it as a reflection of the school’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and practical learning.
The SPE Science and Technology Exhibition is known for bringing together young innovators from various institutions to present solutions to real-world problems through science and technology.
Observers noted that the students’ success, despite limited preparation time, underscores their creativity, teamwork, and scientific capability.
The achievement further strengthens Okrika Grammar School’s reputation as a center for nurturing future scientists, engineers, and innovators.
The students’ performance is expected to inspire their peers and reinforce the role of education in driving sustainable development and technological advancement in the country.
Michael T. Abraham