The South East Maths Olympiad has achieved a historic milestone, attracting 22,070 entries and setting a new record as Africa’s largest academic competition by application volume.
Alex Onyia, the convener of the Southeast Maths Olympiad, made this known via his official X handle @winexviv, when he stated that 10,162 entries for the 2027 edition were from boys, while 11,908 entries came from girls.
“This is now the largest academic event in Africa. Beyond a competition, this is a movement to identify talent, reward excellence, and inspire a new generation of problem-solvers.
“We are building the greatest workforce in Africa within 10 years,” he stated.
The organisers of the South East Maths Olympiad 2027 described the feat as a testament to the growing interest in mathematics and academic excellence among young learners across the region.
The South East Maths Olympiad 2027 is a regional mathematics competition designed to discover, inspire, and
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