The owner of Evanex Pharmacy, a prominent Ghanaian businessman with a diverse portfolio of companies, has generously donated a range of pharmaceutical supplies to Nsein Senior High School (SHS).
This follows the viral attention gained by student Richlove Oduro. The donation is intended to support the school’s clinic and enhance medical care for students on campus.
Richlove Oduro, a student at Nsein SHS, recently made headlines after a video of her addressing the relevance of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) gained widespread attention. Her remarks sparked a debate on social media, with some misinterpreting her statements as a critique of the prestigious quiz competition.
In response to the controversy, Richlove clarified her position during a recent interview, stating that her comments had been misunderstood. She explained that she did not label the NSMQ as a “bogus show” as some had alleged. Instead, she sought to emphasize that the NSMQ should not be the sole criterion for evaluating the quality of a school’s education.
“I never said the NSMQ was bogus. What I meant was that it should not be the only standard by which we measure the quality of education in a school,” Richlove explained, adding that her aim was to encourage a broader perspective on the importance of education beyond competitions.
In her concluding remarks, Richlove urged the youth to focus on developing critical thinking skills, particularly when discussing issues of national importance. She emphasized that students should strive to make thoughtful contributions to public discourse.
The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), which has been organized by Primetime Limited since 1993, is a flagship academic competition in Ghana that brings together senior high schools from across the country to compete in science and mathematics. The quiz has been instrumental in promoting the study of science and math and is highly regarded as a national academic challenge.