In a thrilling conclusion to this year’s Literacy Challenge, Frederick Lokko of Covenant Presby Preparatory School was crowned the 2024 champion.
The announcement sent waves of excitement through the audience, with Frederick’s mother overcome with emotion, lying prostrate in joy as her son’s name was called.
The Literacy Challenge, organized by Citi FM and Channel One TV, kicked off on May 16, 2024, with the goal of recognizing and rewarding Ghana’s brightest young minds. The competition offered a grand prize of GH¢10,000, a trophy, and a variety of other exciting rewards to the most outstanding student.
This year’s challenge drew over 1,000 entries from Junior High School students across the country, all submitting essays on the topic, “The role of the youth in shaping the future of Ghana. What changes would you like to see, and how can young people contribute to making them happen?”
The competition was fierce, involving a rigorous selection process that included an aptitude test and four intense rounds of competition. In the end, Frederick Lokko emerged victorious, scoring an impressive 63 points.
His triumph earned him GH¢10,000, a trophy, a six-month supply of Webie Crunchy Biscuit, and several other prizes.
Since its inception in 2017, the Literacy Challenge has been a beacon of educational excellence in Ghana, encouraging and promoting literacy among the nation’s youth.
The 2024 edition of the Literacy Challenge was made possible through the efforts of Citi FM and Channel One TV, with generous sponsorship from Ghana National Gas Company, Alife Soap, Fortune Spread for Bread by Wilmar Africa Limited, Webie Biscuits by M4 Foods, and Prospectus Ghana Limited.
