British Council, Cambridge Celebrate Academic Excellence, Reward 156 Learners, Schools

Nigeria's academic prowess on the global stage was celebrated as the British Council and Cambridge International Education recognized 156 outstanding learners and schools. The awards ceremony honored exceptional performances in the June and November 2025 Cambridge examination series.

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The British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards celebrate candidates who have achieved top awards and high scores. Excellence does not happen by chance; it requires preparation.

Among the distinguished recipients were 16 learners who achieved the prestigious 'Top in the World' designation in various Cambridge IGCSE subjects. This remarkable feat underscores Nigeria's growing reputation for academic excellence. The awards also included accolades for 51 schools, seven learners for best overall performance across subjects, and 77 students recognized as 'Top in the Country.' Additionally, 56 high achievement awards were presented for excellence in less commonly taken subjects.

Eyitayo Akanji, Director of Examinations at the British Council Nigeria, emphasized the increasing strength of international education in the country. He noted that Nigerian students are successfully competing worldwide, producing globally recognized scholars. Akanji stated that these achievements demonstrate the capability of Nigerian candidates to excel internationally, attributing the success to a strong collaboration between the British Council, school leaders, teachers, and students across more than 400 partner schools in Nigeria.

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What we are seeing tonight is the result of collective efforts in teacher development, school development and curriculum expertise, which have come together to produce the world-class scholars we are celebrating.

Juan Visser, Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Cambridge International Education, echoed the sentiment, calling quality education a key catalyst for transformation. He commended the awardees for their excellence in globally benchmarked examinations and urged them to acknowledge the sacrifices of their parents and teachers. Visser highlighted that Cambridge examinations are designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future challenges.

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quality education remains the greatest catalyst for transformation for individuals, communities and societies.