Citi FM’s ‘The Literacy Challenge’ team on Thursday, June 17, 2021, engaged students of the Light Academy at Adentan in Accra.
This is part of the team’s efforts to interact with students across the country and encourage them to partake in this year’s competition.
Some students in an interaction with the Citi FM team showed keen interest in the topic for this year’s challenge.
According to them, there are a number of things that need fixing in the country, and they will like to add their voices to the conversation.
A second-year Junior High School student, Benita Sarah Obeng mentioned the economy, education, and healthcare as areas that need fixing.
“I think the double-track system needs to be looked at. Our roads and infrastructure need to be fixed. And I am looking forward to suggesting ways this can be done,” Amir Bilal Junior shared.
About The 2021 Literacy Challenge
The topic for the 2021 edition of Citi FM’s ‘The Literacy Challenge’ is: “As an aspiring presidential candidate, in not less than 600 words, write a convincing manifesto speech that is intended to fix the country and bring hope to political governance.”
The deadline for submission of entries is Friday, June 25, 2021.
As an initiative of Citi 97.3 FM, The Literacy Challenge is a nationwide campaign that promotes Literacy in Ghana.
The contest, which spans a three-month period, targets Junior High School students (JHS) in Ghana.
It is run on three levels. Level one has to do with the students writing an essay on the stated topic.
Level Two – Aptitude Test: At this level, the top 50 contestants from across Ghana will take part in a general knowledge aptitude test to make it to the next round. The number will be reduced to 10.
Level Three – Quiz Competition: At this level, the top 10 contestants shall compete for the grand prize of GHS10,000 in a classic quiz competition.
For more information, call 0205973973.
The Literacy Challenge is powered by 97.3 Citi FM, with support from Citi TV.
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