In another remarkable feat for Nigerian academic excellence, mathematics prodigy Onyekachi Egejurum has emerged as a gold winner at the International STEM Olympiad, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation for producing world-class young talents in science and mathematics.
Egejurum, 11-year-old, pupil of Diamond Special College, Owerri, is already making his mark at a time when many children are just discovering their love for numbers.
He was announced the best in Mathematics in the world in the primary category of the International STEM Olympiad held in Rome, Italy, recently.
Speaking about his feat, Alex Onyia, the CEO of Educare and convener of South-East Maths Olympiad, said, “This is the beginning of greatness for the country.”
Recall that Egejurum emerged the winner of the 2026 Southeast Primary School Maths Olympiad, scoring an impressive 13 out of 15 points in the grand finale.
He was declared the overall best student in his category after
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