Anambra best brain contest: UNIZIK High School wins in mathematics, Loretto Science School wins in Igbo Language

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By Madu Obi

The UNIZIK High School, Awka and Loretto Science School, Adazi, have emerged winners of the 5th edition of the Best Brain contest organized by Agboaza Foundation, a non governmental organization, NGO, for secondary schools in Anambra State.

The contest, sponsored by Dr. Frank Igbojindu, an advocate for quality education, featured contests in Mathematics and Igbo language.

The competition featured secondary schools from different parts of Anambra State.

In the Mathematics segment, Obieze Chikaima of UNIZIK High School emerged the overall winner and was awarded ₦100,000, a trophy, a medal, and a certificate of distinction, while Onuzulike Daniel of St. Patrick’s College, Awka came second and received ₦60,000, a medal, and a certificate of distinction. Ogbuagu Paul of All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha placed third with ₦40,000, a medal, and a certificate of distinction.

In the Igbo Language segment, Ndubilo Rosemary of Loretto Special Science School, Adazi-Nnukwu won the first position of N100,000, Ukwueze Chidera of St. Patrick’s College, Awka finished second and received ₦60,000 and a medal, while Ugochukwu Desmond of Christ the King College, Onitsha came third and won ₦40,000 and a trophy.

Teachers whose schools performed excellently received ₦100,000 each and a trophy under the Teachers’ Champion Award category.

Speaking during the event, Dr. Igbojindu said the quiz competition was initiated out of his passion for education and youth development.

He explained that the programme, which began in 2021, was designed to encourage academic excellence and preserve indigenous language among young people.

According to him, the initiative is supported by the Akpoazaa Group in collaboration with IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundations, noting that investment in education remains a sustainable way of securing the future.

The winners expressed gratitude to the organisers and attributed their success to intensive academic preparation and mental discipline.