By MaryAnn Chukwuma
Students of Gonzaga Jesuit College, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area(LGA)of Anambra State, have earned international recognition after winning 24 awards at the International Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy.
The achievement was announced in a post published on the official Facebook page of the Solution Innovation District (SID) on July 13, highlighting another milestone for Anambra’s education sector.
According to the announcement, the students secured 10 gold medals, three silver medals, eight bronze medals and three honourable mentions, demonstrating outstanding academic excellence in the international STEM competition.
A major highlight of the event was the performance of Okeke Somtochukwu and Nwafor Emmanuel Chinedu, who emerged as the Overall Second Best in the World in Science.
The two students achieved the feat in the Grades 9 to 11 Science category, placing Anambra State and Nigeria prominently on the global STEM map.
The Solution Innovation District described the accomplishment as a reflection of the brilliance, resilience and innovative spirit of Anambra’s young talents.
SID noted that the success reinforces confidence in the ability of Anambra students to compete and excel globally when provided with quality educational opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
The agency congratulated the award-winning students, their teachers, Gonzaga Jesuit College and all individuals whose dedication contributed to the historic international achievement.
The victory strengthens Anambra State’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation, STEM education and academic excellence under the Soludo administration’s Solution Agenda.
MaryAnn Chukwuma is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
