The Raising Young Authors in collaboration with NNPC,Total Energy ,SPDC and Agip Ventures Saturday, awarded a primary 4 pupil of Mobil Pegasus Schools with the best prize for the National Creative Writing Competition.
Miss Mmekudmfon Wilfred Effiong, an Eket-born, Ibesikpo Asutan Whizz-kid recently at the end of the academic session of Mobil Pegasus Schools, Eket won almost all awards at the Award Of Prizes ceremony.
She went home with the award for the Best in Literacy, Best in Sciences, Best in Mathematics , Best in Social Studies , Best in English and overall best in class 4.
The 9-year-old Girl, scored a massive 32.7 to beat others, including her first and second runners up competitors to come top as announced by the award organizers via online.
Truth Live News gathered from Sitippe Ke Akwa Ibom Facebook page that the competition, according to its organizers was to encourage young and talented writers fulfil their dreams of becoming future and celebrated authors.
Miss Effiong, was however reported to have expressed deep gratitude to God and her teachers for what she described as the ‘wonderful academic drilling’ given her.
She said her preparation for the National Creative Writing Competition was not a waste, attributing her victory to help from her teachers, whom she said created the space from their busy schedule just to drill her.
“I emerged first place in the State and not only in the State but at the Nationals, I’m very grateful.
“I’m grateful to the organizers of the event for the beautiful prize I received and my amazing parents who encouraged me even when I felt tired, thank you,” she said.