By Amaka Abayomi

In fulfilment of part of its commitment to nurture students’ interest in industrial chemistry, PZ Cussons Nigeria has organised facility tours for winners of the second edition of the PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge, PZCCC, at its factories at Ilupeju and Ikorodu.

The four finalists, Justin Ifeanyi Nwaoha of ISOLOG College, Ojodu, winner; Jamiu Abayomi Animashaun of Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, first runner-up; Azeez Balogun of Kingston High School, second runner-up; and Jeremiah Onu of FESTAC Senior College, third runner-up, were accompanied respective chemistry teachers, Mr. Mayowa Adeoti, Mrs. Ann Ajisafe, Mr. Obiora Onyilagha and Mr. Oluwaleke Animashaun.

Welcoming the students, the Chief Executive Officer, PZ Cussons Nigeria, Christos Giannopoulous, said “I welcome you all here today and congratulate you on your success at the chemistry challenge. The company is focused on chemistry because of its importance to the society. I particularly salute your courage and enthusiasm to study chemistry and I hope in the nearest future you will be working in the corridors of this organisation and making an impact.”

The group was received at the PZ Cussons Group training centre by the Head of Research, Development and Innovation, Pieter Stroek, who took them around the laboratories, while the Head, Talent Management, Stanley Eluwa, expressed readiness to train the four finalists when they eventually embark on their internship with the company, as part of their winning package.

At the end of the tour, Ifeanyi Nwaoha, who intends to be a medical doctor, hopes the competition will become a national event and encouraged other students to study chemistry and other science subjects.