Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has commended the team representing Nigeria at the global robotics competition in Dallas, Texas, later this month.
Receiving the team, all students of Glisten Academy, Abuja and aged 15 and below, which paid him a courtesy call last Friday, the Minister said the government is willing to promote Nigerians who make the country proud.
“By carrying the Nigerian flag, you are representing Nigeria; we urge you to make your mark in that competition and make Nigeria proud”, he said.
He said that he was comforted by the children’s ingenuity, comportment, and confidence and was awed by their inventions.
Idris said the effort of these children is worthy of emulation as it indicates that when you put in your best, you can excel and be the embodiment of excellence in our country.
He promised to support the team in enjoying a visible outing.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Abubakar Mohammed commended the Minister for the excellent work he is doing to promote Nigeria.
He said Nigerians need to know that they are being represented at this competition. He said the children’s commitment indicates the country’s future will be great.
The Executive Director of Glisten Academy, Abba Said said the competition would attract 650 teams from 65 countries. He said that although Nigeria is not attending for the first time, with improved robots, the country would surely bring laurels home this year.
The 11 children representing Nigeria are competing in three categories. The team demonstrated the performance of the robots before the Minister.
