Nigeria: Evergreen Students Dominate Junior Category at South East Maths Olympiad Grand Finale

Three exceptional students from Evergreen Schools in Enugu have captured the top three positions in the junior secondary category of the South East Maths Olympiad Grand Finale held on March 7 2026. Onwubiko Chimdiebube claimed the gold medal and first place followed by his two schoolmates who secured silver and bronze respectively.

These young mathematicians demonstrated remarkable skill by mastering advanced topics including engineering mathematics the full Lacombe curriculum and the German mathematics syllabus well beyond typical junior level expectations. Their commanding performance left no doubt about their deep understanding and fearlessness when facing complex problems.

The competition organized by the Intervention for South East Education Foundation in partnership with Educare attracted over 11500 participants from the five South Eastern states of Nigeria. It featured rigorous questions designed to test logic creativity and analytical thinking across primary junior and senior categories. The grand finale took place in Enugu with substantial prizes including millions of naira in cash awards scholarships and teacher incentives. Onwubiko’s victory earned him N3 million along with N1 million for his mathematics teacher Chisom Unachukwu whose guidance helped the trio sweep the podium.

Social media erupted with praise for the boys’ confidence sharp appearance and intellectual prowess. Many users highlighted the need to celebrate such academic excellence more prominently to inspire the next generation rather than focusing on less meaningful viral trends. Comments urged corporate sponsorships billboards and role model recognition for these talented youths especially within the Igbo community to motivate broader pursuit of STEM education.

This dominant showing by Evergreen Schools underscores growing efforts to nurture mathematical talent in the South East amid national conversations about rewarding excellence and building future innovators. The success of these students serves as a powerful reminder that with the right preparation and support young minds can achieve extraordinary heights in mathematics.