St Patrick’s College, Awka emerges S/East champions of National Quiz Competition

By Our Correspondent

Awka- St. Patrick’s College, Awka, onwed by the Catholic Diocese of Awka, has emerged champion of the South East zonal competition of the 2026 National Quiz Competition on the Legislature and Democracy, following an outstanding performance. The College represents Anambra State in the competition.

The College triumphed over representatives from Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states at the zonal competition held in Enugu, securing the prestigious title of South East champion and earning the opportunity to represent the zone at the national competition in Abuja.

The competition was organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) of the National Assembly, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, to promote knowledge and understanding of the legislature, democratic governance and Nigeria’s legislative institutions among secondary school students.

Reacting to the remarkable achievement, the Manager/Principal of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo, commended the students for their intellectual brilliance, discipline, dedication and exemplary representation of the College and Anambra State.

He also expressed profound appreciation to the teachers and other members of the academic team whose commitment, preparation, guidance and hard work contributed significantly to the students’ success.

He described the victory as a testament to the power of teamwork, effective teaching and the College’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

Rev Fr. Udo further encouraged the students and their teachers to sustain the momentum as they prepare to represent the South East Zone at the national showdown in Abuja, expressing confidence in their ability to make the zone and the entire College community proud on the national stage.

This historic accomplishment adds to the growing list of achievements of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, and reinforces its reputation as an institution committed to nurturing intellectually sound, disciplined and productive young people capable of excelling in competitive academic environments.

With Anambra State already conquered and the South East firmly behind them, the students now look forward to the national competition, carrying the hopes and aspirations of their school and region.