Okano and Colleagues (2019) showed that
longer sleep duration, better sleep quality and greater sleep consistency
improved academic performance. This study also revealed that students who
deprive themselves of sleep while preparing for exams suffer blackouts while
writing the examination itself.
Another research also shows that students
who sleep well are more ‘likely to develop innovative ways of solving complex
issues mathematically than those with sleep deprivation’. Based on these
research works and many more, the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy encourages
students to prioritise quality sleep.
To this end, Mouka has recognised and
rewarded the best graduating students from all faculties of the Nile University
of Nigeria, Abuja, with cash grants at the school’s convocation ceremony held
recently.
Commenting on the Mouka Award for Excellence initiative, the Company’s Brand Manager, Yemisi Obadina, stated that the scheme, which was flagged off in 2020, is intended to encourage students to strive for academic distinction while also prioritising quality sleep on their Mouka.
Speaking on the initiative, Mouka’s Head of
Sales, Oladimeji Alabi, called on other institutions to enrol in the Mouka
Award for Excellence program by contacting the company through their customer
care lines or Regional Sales Managers.
The beneficiaries include Aisha Adebayo
from the Department of Economics; Faruk Ladan, from Petroleum and Gas
Engineering; Nana Aisha Alhassan Sule, from Public and International Relations;
Chidinma Vivan Odoh, Public Administration; and Israel Ayomide Anjorin, from
Computer Science
In his commendation speech, the
Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Osman Nuri Aras, said through
their goodwill, Mouka has demonstrated that it cares about the students’
efforts in their quest for a better future and that the grants would support
them in achieving their future goals.
On their part, the beneficiaries applauded the socially responsible company for rewarding intelligence.