Nigeria has won two silver medals at the 2024 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad, where students from over 20 African countries competed, showcasing exceptional talent and academic excellence.
Nigeria has earned two silver medals at this year’s Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO).
The competition, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, saw Elvis Chiedozie Ekwelem from Rivers State and Oghenerukevwe Patrick Esemitodje from Lagos State win silver medals, representing Nigeria in the annual continental mathematics contest.
The Olympiad attracted young mathematicians from over 20 African countries.
Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand and host of the event, praised the Nigerian students for their exceptional intellectual rigor, dedication, and talent. He highlighted that the competition’s purpose is to foster academic excellence and research among young African mathematical scholars.
Prof. Vilakazi noted that 20 countries participated in this year’s PAMO, with an additional eight joining virtually. He emphasized that the strong performance of the Nigerian students reflects their deep understanding of mathematics and their determination to excel at the continental level, positioning them as promising candidates for the future advancement of the subject.
READ ALSO: UNILAG Law Students Hailed as Heroes After Record-breaking International Competition Wins
Stories You Shouldn't Have Missed:
- Unilag student accuses Davido of refusing to pay 1 million Naira for a stuffed dummy he bought from him since 2020
- FUTA Graduate Overcomes Setbacks From Having a Carry Over, Achieves a First-Class Honours in Food Science and Technology With 4.59 CGPA
- Kidnapped 300-Level University of Ibadan Law Student Regains Freedom
- Exceptional 17-Year-Old Girl Earns Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees Before Finishing High School, Wins Full PhD Scholarship
- Nigerian Lady Searches for Primary School Teacher’s Son She Fell in Love With
- Reno Omokri Criticizes Peter Obi Over Comments on FG’s New Education Policy
- Man With 8 Wives & Over 50 Children Moves to Build Exclusive School for His Kids, Causes Stir Online
Join Our 500,000+ Community:
Thank you so much for reading. We will appreciate it if you share this with your loved ones.