Nigerian student focused on victory to win global math gold

Egejurum Onyedikachi, one of three Nigerian students to win gold at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, described his victory as a journey of focus and determination. He emerged as the world's best in the Mathematics Primary Category.

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It went well, at least I’m happy at the end. Although at the beginning it was kind of rough, I didn’t cry, I was just sad. But at the ending I came victorious and brought home a gold medal to Nigeria.

"It went well, at least I’m happy at the end. Although at the beginning it was kind of rough, I didn’t cry, I was just sad. But at the ending I came victorious and brought home a gold medal to Nigeria," Onyedikachi said. His triumph, alongside two other Nigerian students, marks a significant achievement for the country on the global academic stage.

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The wait is over. We have two golds: Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso. We are the best in the world!

Education advocate Alex Onyia, who sponsored the students' trip, shared the news on X. He initially announced gold medals for Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso, later confirming Onyedikachi's win in Mathematics and Munachimso's second gold in Science. "The investment is worth it," Onyia stated, highlighting the students' exceptional abilities.

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More good news. Don Anele Munachimso also won gold in Science. He is the best in world science. Remember, he is the best in IGCSE Chemistry in Nigeria. The investment is worth it.

The competition, held at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, featured participants from over 150 countries. The three Nigerian students, aged 11, 13, and 17, qualified after excelling in the Southeast Mathematics Olympiad, a regional competition organized by Onyia that drew over 11,500 participants.

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Onyedikachi Egejurum got a Gold. He is the best in Mathematics in the world Primary Category. This is the beginning of greatness for the country.