- The 2025 BBC Anambra Mathematics and Igbo Quiz Competition has concluded with over £1 million in cash prizes and trophies being awarded to outstanding students, teachers and schools in Anambra State.
- The competition was organized by Best Brain Competition and was held at ASUBEB Hall, Awka.
The 2025 BBC Anambra Mathematics and Igbo Quiz Competition has concluded with over £1 million in cash prizes awarded to outstanding students, teachers and schools in Anambra State. The competition was organized by Best Brain Competition and was held at the ASUBEB Hall in Awka.
A total of 42 middle schools participated in this competition, which was held in two stages. All schools first took part in the written test, after which 10 schools from each category were qualified to take the oral test in Mathematics and Igbo.
Speaking at the event, the Convener and Quiz Moderator, Dr Frank Igbojindu (PhD) described education as a vital long-term investment. Investing in education is like storing wealth for the future, he noted, adding that quality education can solve more than half of an individual’s future challenges.
In the Igbo category, Ndubuilo Sommachukwu Rosemary of Loreto Special Science School, Adazinnukwu was crowned the winner. Followed by Ukwueze Chidera of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, and Ugochukwu Desmond of Christ the King College, Onitsha, ranked second and third respectively.
In Mathematics, Obieze Chikaima Stephanie of Unizik High School, Awka won the first place, Onuzulike Chisimdi Daniel of St. Patrick’s College, Awka and Ogbuagu Paul of All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha won the second and third places.
Each overall winner receives £100,000, with a further £100,000 awarded to their school. The champion teacher each received 50,000 won, while the second and third place teachers and students received 60,000 won and 40,000 won respectively. The conference also presented trophies to winning students and schools in recognition of their achievements.
