Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 National Mathematics Tournament held in Lagos, defeating Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, in the finals.
The victory earned the school a N3 million cash prize, with the winning students, Agbo Adoga and Elvis Chiedozie, receiving N1 million each, while the remaining amount will be shared between their school and mathematics teacher.
Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, finished in second place, securing a N2 million reward, while Austical Memorial College, Anambra State, took third place with a N1 million prize.
The tournament, which attracted over 3,000 students from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also awarded consolation prizes to five other schools that reached the quarterfinals. Additionally, 18 students from six geopolitical zones each received N100,000 in recognition of their outstanding performance.
As part of the event, a professional development training session titled “From Classroom to Career: How Mathematics Shapes Your Future” was led by Data Engineer, Jessica Ogwu, to inspire students on the practical applications of mathematics.
Speaking at the event, President of Maths4Life, Omoniyi Osuntuyi, highlighted the organization’s commitment to using mathematics as a tool to support students through scholarships, tutoring, and mentoring.
“In the last 10 years, we have provided over N100 million in scholarships and trained over 10,000 artisans. We focus on making mathematics accessible, breaking down complex concepts so that students can grasp them with ease,” Osuntuyi said.
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He noted that the 2025 edition was particularly special as it marked Maths4Life’s 10th anniversary, with the competition’s first round being conducted virtually on February 1, 2025.
Osuntuyi also expressed gratitude to corporate sponsors, individual donors, and global volunteers for their continuous support.
One of the champions, Agbo Adoga, who has won over 14 awards in mathematics, credited his success to his strong foundation in the subject.
“For me, the competition was all about speed and accuracy. My background in mathematics gave me an edge, but the real challenge was solving problems faster than everyone else,” he said.
The tournament continues to serve as a platform for discovering and nurturing young mathematical talents across Nigeria.
