The 2025 BBC Anambra Mathematics and Igbo Language Quiz Competition, organised by the Best Brain Contest, has ended with students, teachers and schools receiving over ₦1 million in cash rewards, as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and indigenous language development.
The competition, held at the ASUBEB Hall, Awka, attracted 42 secondary schools across the state and was conducted in two stages. All participating schools competed in a written examination, from which 10 schools per category advanced to the oral quiz stage in Mathematics and Igbo Language.
The Convener and Quiz Host, Dr. Frank Igbojindu (PhD), described education as a strategic investment with long-term benefits. He said “investment in education is an indirect way of storing wealth for future use,” noting further that “with good education, you have practically solved above half of your future challenges.”
In the Igbo Language category, Ndubuilo Sommachukwu Rosemary of Loretho Special Science School, Adazinnukwu, emerged first, followed by Ukwueze Chidera of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, and Ugochukwu Desmond of Christ the King College, Onitsha.
For Mathematics, Obieze Chikaima Stephanie of Unizik High School, Awka, secured first position, while Onuzulike Chisimdi Daniel of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, and Ogbuagu Paul of All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha, placed second and third.
Each champion received ₦100,000, with their schools also awarded ₦100,000, while teachers of the champions got ₦50,000. Second- and third-placed students and teachers received ₦60,000 and ₦40,000 respectively. Trophies were presented to winning students and schools.
