Pwc Chess4change is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by PricewaterhouseCoopers, supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Education, and the Lagos State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development.
The core goal of the initiative is to introduce chess to secondary schools and use it as a tool to enhance student’s critical thinking ability to promote academic excellence as they prepare strategically for the future.
PwC Chess4Change is a yearly programme and it is divided into the four parts which includes:
-The coaching Session
-The Mentorship Scheme
-Mini Challenge Series
-Grand Slam Tournament
The initiative was inaugurated with six schools in 2014.
2014: Kings College
2015: Kings College
2016: Kings College
2017:Kings College
2018: Lagos City College
2019: Birrel Avenue Senior High School
2021: Lagos City College
2022: Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo Ikoyi
2023: Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo Ikoyi
The PwC Chess4Change programme had its annual Grand Slam Tournament with 18 Secondary Schools across 4 Education Districts participating to determine who will be crowned winner for the 8th Edition. The 3-day event was held at the Indoor Sports Hall National Stadium Surulere Lagos with Stakeholders form the Ministry of Education, Lagos State Sports Commission,…
The 2nd Mentorship scheme of the PwC chess4change initiative took place at Eva Adelaja Girls Senior Grammar School, Bariga in September 2023 with the theme: Digital Literacy; A Tool for Career and Self-development. The event had a talk session with two (2) speakers facilitating topics on digital space centering around Career Building and Impact on…
This is a very important aspect of the initiative which brings student in contact with the sponsor as well as other professionals in other fields of endeavor. The students get to learn while equipping themselves with the necessary skills for growth in life through the different speakers for these sessions. The 1st Mentorship programme was…
The PwC Chess4Change programme kicked off with a press conference to announce the commencement of the 8th edition of the program. The program which started with 6 pilot schools has expanded over the years with over 40 unique schools benefitting from the initiative. The 8th edition of the programme will have eighteen secondary schools across…
This is the educational aspect of the programme. A platform where the students get to learn from seasoned professional from PwC and other organization. The programme had speakers talk on Finance, Time Management, Career Path, Juvenile Delinquency, Security and Safety etc. 1ST MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME The programme was on Thursday, 2nd June 2022 at Ground Junction…
The 7th edition rounded up with the Grand Slam Tournament. This is a 3 days event that brings together all the participating schools in the Chess4change initiative. Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo Ikoyi emerged champions in the Team Category and Iheayichukwu Michael also from Ireti Senior Grammar School, won the individual category. Highlight of the…
PwC CHESS4CHANGE PROGRAMME The 7th edition of the PwC Chess4change programme kicked off with a press conference on Thursday 24th March, 2022 at PwC Training School Victoria Island Lagos. 18 schools from 4 Education District participated in the programme. SCHOOLS 1. CMS GIRLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, BARIGA 2. EVA ADELAJA GIRLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,…
The 7th edition of the PwC Chess4change programme kicked off with a press conference on Thursday 24th March, 2022 at PwC Training School Victoria Island Lagos. 18 schools from 4 Education District participated in the programme. SCHOOLS 1. CMS GIRLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, BARIGA 2. EVA ADELAJA GIRLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, BARIGA 3. IMMACULATE…
Results & Pictures from The 6th Grandslam of the PwC Chess4Change initiative held on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, and Thursday 10th June 2021 at Molade Okoya – Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos CHAMPIONS – SCHOOL CATEGORY Winner -Lagos City College, Yaba First runner up – Government Senior College, Eric Moore Second…
Ahead of the PwCChess4Change Grand Slam slated for next month, the Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo has commended PricewaterhouseCoopers and MediaVision Limited for impacting positively on students in the state. The Commissioner gave the commendations during the courtesy visit made by PricewaterhouseCoopers and MediaVision Limited on Friday, 23 April 2021. According…
The press conference kicked off at 10:30 A.M with the recognition of dignitaries and special guests. There was adequate representation of PwC Representatives, Top Officials from Lagos State – Ministry of Education, Sports Commission, Chess Association and Nigeria Chess Federation. The Press Conference reiterates further that PwC is Committed to solving important problems in the…
Dates: Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March 2019 Venue: Molade Okoya – Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. Time: 10:00am Daily ATTENDANCE In attendance, we had: Mrs. Esiri Agbeyi– Partner, Regulatory Services PwC Mr. Jide Adeola – Partner, PwC Mrs. Grace Ojone Etieno-Essienete – Clients & Market Development, PwC Dr. Kweku…
The 5th Edition of the PwC Chess4Change Grand Slam has been scheduled to hold on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March at Molade Okoya Thomas – Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The Grand Slam Tournament is the capstone event of the PwC Chess4Change initiative and will feature 22 schools across 4…
The 5th Edition of the PwC Chess4Change 1st Mentorship Programme kicked off with 18 participating schools on Wednesday, 7th November at The Incubator, Victoria Island, Lagos. ATTENDANCE Ajamolaya, Olusegun Ifetayo PSC – (ACP) Assistant Commissioner Of Police, Lagos State Delia Asuzu – Senior Manager, Clients And Market Development, PwC Nigeria Eyita Otudoh – Senior Manager…
The fifth edition of the PwC Chess4Change kicked off with a press conference held at the Grand Junction, Landmark Towers, 5B Water Corporation road, Oniru, Lagos. ATTENDANCE The Press Conference had in attendance: Mr Pedro Omontuemhen – Country Operations Partner, PwC Delia Asuzu – Senior Manager, Clients and Market Development, PwC Adeyemi Lekan –…
Chess Grandmaster, Nigel David Short paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria during which he had interactive session with PwC Nigeria and the participating students of PwC Chess4Change. The visit lasted for two days. Short met with Senior Marketing Manager/Head, Marketing and Communications, Ms. Delia Asuzu; President Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) Mr. Adeyemi Lekan and Chief…
INDIVIDUAL EVENT The final day of the PwC Chess4Change Grand Slam Tournament was also the final day for the individual tournaments. The final three rounds were to take place as the top three chess masters across twenty-two schools and forty-two individual competitors were set to be determined. The final three rounds were very interesting as…
The schools came early and prepared with strategies to secure victories. The coaches were seen discussing tactical maneuvers with their players who were listening attentively. Only four straight wins across the three rounds in day two of the PWC Chess for Change Tournament were recorded. At this stage, the boys were being separated from the…
The fourth edition of Pwc Chess4Change Grand Slam kicked-off at Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos on Wednesday May 16, 2018 featuring 18 participating secondary schools in Lagos. The event started at 10:00 am, has schools and their coaches trickled into the venue, buzzing to be the next big name in grassroots Chess. The following dignitaries were…
The Grand Slam Tournament is the climax of the PwC Chess4Change Programme, brings together chess prodigies in Secondary Schools across Lagos over the course of three days to determine the best. The fourth edition is set to hold from Date: Wednesday , May 16 – Friday, May 18, 2018 Venue: Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos Time:…
Date: Friday, 20th April 2018 Venue:Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School Time: 10:00am HOW IT WENT DOWN Day 2 of the 2nd Mentorship had in attendance: Adonye Adafe-jaja – Digital Risk and Cyber Security, PwC Olawunmi Fagbemi – PwC Mrs Oluwatoyin Okuwobi – Principal, Immaculate Heart Senior Secondary School, Maryland Mr Babalola Adebayo …
Date: Thursday,19th April 2018 Venue: Wahab Folawiyo High School, Osborne Time: 10:00am HOW IT WENT DOWN Day 1 of the 2nd Mentorship had in attendance: Godbless Gbenebichie – Senior Associate, PwC Beersheba Alogbo – Senior Associate, PwC Mr O. A. Amao – Principal, Wahab Folawiyo High School, Osborne Mr Adebayo Babalola – Lagos State Chess…
The Mentorship scheme is a component of the PwC Chess4Change programme which aims to improve critical thinking amongst secondary schools in Lagos State. Objectives Motivate and Inspire students Create a platform for interaction amongst students Assess students’ preparedness for the Grand Slam Highlights of the 2nd Mentorship 94.4% attendance 4 Interactive mentorship sessions Fascinating life…
The PwC Chess4Change initiative is a programme designed to use the game of chess to develop critical thinking ability thereby improving academic performance amongst secondary school students in Lagos State. It was launched in 2014 and featured participation from six schools. The Mentorship programme is one of the fundamental elements of the PwC Chess4Change initiative.…
The Mentorship scheme had in attendance: Ms. Delia Asuzu – Senior Manager, Clients and Market Development, PwC Mr. Bayo Babalola – Chairman, Technical Committee, Lagos State Chess Association Ele Musa – Tax Consultant, PwC Kenoye Elliot – Quality Assurance Team, PwC Muele Wilcox – PwC Ikenna Nduaguibe – PwC Chess Facilitators District Officers Principals, students…
The fourth Edition of Pwc Chess4Change kickstarted on Thursday, 8th of March, 2018 at the Grand Junction, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos by 10am. The first Mentorship Scheme was aimed at creating closer touch points between students, brand and PwC staff, building self-confidence of students and inspiring the students. Highlights Of The Mentorship Scheme include…
The PwC Chess4Change 4th Edition kicked off with the Press Conference at the Grand Junction, Landmark Towers by 12noon. The Press Conference had in attendance: Mr. Pedro Omontuemhen – Principal Partner, PwC Ms. Delia Asuzu – Senior Manager, Clients and Market Development, PwC Dr. Kweku Tandoh – Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission Mrs. Folashade…
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