Group hold 5th edition Mathematics, Igbo Language contest for Anambra schools

By Ifeizu Joe

Akpoazaa Foundation under the leadership of Dr. Frank Igbojindu has successfully held the fifth edition of the Best Brain Contest; an academic quiz focused on Mathematics and Igbo Language for senior secondary school students in Anambra State.

The event brought together students and teachers from numerous secondary schools across the state to compete for top academic recognition.

the competition featured participants from several schools, including St. Patrick’s College, Awka; Loretto Special Science School, Adazi-Nnukwu; Bubendorff Memorial Secondary School; Christ the King College, Onitsha; Carol Standard Convent, Ichi; Holy Child Secondary School, Isuofia; Divine Destiny International School, Iyiowa; St. Theresa’s School, Enugwu-Ukwu; St. Charles College, Onitsha; Urban Girls Secondary School, Ekwulobia; and UNIZIK High School.

Organisers of the contest, Dr. Frank Igbojindu who addressed  participants and attendees shortly before the commencement of the event said the aim was to encourage students who were doing well in subjects and also promote the study of such subjects.

He stated that the initiative was born out of his commitment to education and youth empowerment. He noted that the contest, which commenced in 2021 and has been sustained through 2025, aims to promote academic excellence while fostering the preservation of indigenous languages among young learners.

He further disclosed that the programme is supported by the Akpoazaa Group in partnership with the IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundations, emphasizing that education remains a vital investment for long-term societal development.

Following the preliminary rounds, ten students advanced to the final phase of the contest. The final competition was divided into two sections, starting with the Igbo Language quiz and concluding with the Mathematics segment, both of which assessed the participants’ knowledge, reasoning skills, and academic strength.

In the Mathematics category, Obieze Chikaima of UNIZIK High School secured first place and received ₦100,000, along with a trophy, medal, and certificate of distinction.

The second position went to Onuzulike Daniel of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, who earned ₦60,000, a medal, and a certificate, while Ogbuagu Paul of All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha finished third and was awarded ₦40,000, a medal, and a certificate of distinction.

The Igbo Language segment was won by Ndubilo Rosemary of Loretto Special Science School, Adazi-Nnukwu. Ukwueze Chidera of St. Patrick’s College, Awka placed second, receiving ₦60,000 and a medal, while Ugochukwu Desmond of Christ the King College, Onitsha came third and was rewarded with ₦40,000 and a trophy.

The competition attracted a large audience, with students participating alongside their teachers. One of the highlights of the event was the recognition of teachers whose schools recorded outstanding performances.

Such schools were honoured with ₦100,000 each and presented with trophies under the Teachers’ Champion Award, celebrating academic excellence.

Some of the award recipients expressed appreciation to the organisers, describing the competition as rigorous and intellectually demanding. They attributed their achievements to consistent academic preparation, discipline, and focused study.