Ten Outstanding Students Rewarded by Take M Transformation’s COMMOM Competition
Winners being awarded © Sirra Chorr
By Sirra Chorr
Take M Transformation, a leading educational initiative in The Gambia, concluded its final phase of its highly anticipated Competition on Multiplication: Mother of Mathematics (COMMOM) on Saturday, 21st December 2024, with cash prizes and gifts to ten outstanding students. The event, aimed at enhancing students' understanding of multiplication, logical reasoning, and time management, was held in partnership with Africell.
The winners are: 1st: Oulaymatou Bojang of Yundum Barracks School, 2nd: Kumba Sowe of Pleroma School in Busumbala, 3rd: Serreh Bojang of Mansa Colley in Jalangba, 4th: Maimuna Mating of Wellingara LBS, 5th: Fatima Saidyleigh of First Foundation Academy in Banjulindiing, 6th: Isatou Saho of Lisa Kent School, 7th: Rideanulah Olaniyi of Al-Madinah BCS, 8th: Abdoyrahman Jallow of ST. Joseph's BCS in Banjul, 9th: Amie Kabba of Pleroma School in Busumbala; and 10th: Aisha Fatty of Mansa Colley LBS in Jalangba.
Winner being awarded © Sirra Chorr
The goal of the competition was to gain a solid foundation in mathematics and excel in other science-based subjects. Meanwhile, the objective of COMMOM is to allow students to dive into mathematics and multiplication and understand its concepts and application while developing problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, time management, and teamwork skills. The competition was open to lower and upper basic school students, with the girls dominating the top ten winners.
Deputising for the CEO of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) Education and Program Chairman, the Early Childhood Development Coordinator at GAF Education, Major Neneh Gomez, thanked parents for their ongoing support. She noted that, despite the event being scheduled to start at 10 a.m., some parents arrived as early as 7:55 a.m., demonstrating their commitment to their children's education. Major Gomez acknowledged the crucial role parents play in creating an environment conducive to learning and academic success.
The Administrative Officer at the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) Education, Alieu Jallow, also praised Take M Transformation's ongoing commitment to bringing students together on one platform. He reassured the students that educational competitions are designed to create opportunities for all participants to succeed, emphasizing that in such initiatives, every contestant can be considered a winner.
Winner being awarded © Sirra Chorr
Founder and CEO of Take M Transformation, Tunde Muyi Ogundimu, expressed his deep appreciation for the support of parents, teachers, and students. He highlighted the importance of nurturing the talents of young people through educational activities. Tunde emphasized that initiatives like COMMOM and Take M’s pioneering Spelling Bee competition (which has been running since 2015) help expose students' potential in various academic fields.
In addition, Tunde spoke about the success of the African Nation program, a competition that brought together students from all 55 ECOWAS member states, promoting cultural and educational exchange through questions related to each country's affairs. The COMMOM competition, according to Tunde, offers a comprehensive approach to learning by diving deep into multiplication, understanding its concepts and applications, and fostering skills like logical reasoning, teamwork, and time management. Tunde also introduced the concept of "Word-land," where students not only memorize words and their spellings but also engage in understanding the meaning and development of words.
Students on a tour of Africell © Sirra Chorr
Take M Transformation's efforts in educational outreach have garnered significant support from various organizations, including Africell, the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), the Social Security & Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), Yonna, and Unique Solutions. Tunde thanked these partners for their continuous contributions to the betterment of education in The Gambia.
On behalf of the Mothers’ Association of Yundum Barracks School, Madam Isatou Tamba also commended the collective efforts of mothers who continue to support educational activities despite their busy schedules. She particularly thanked Africell for its partnership in supporting Take M Transformation’s educational initiatives.
The event concluded with the presentation of cash prizes, mobile phones with SIM cards, and certificates to the 10 finalists, marking the successful conclusion of this year's COMMOM competition.
