Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition

Nigeria recorded a major success at the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, as three students won a combined four gold medals in Mathematics and Science.

The feat was announced on Tuesday by education advocate and Educare CEO Alex Onyia, who sponsored the students’ trip to Italy after they excelled at the Southeast Mathematics Olympiad.

Onyia first shared news of the team’s success on X, celebrating victories by Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso.

The wait is over.We have 2 golds: Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso.We are the best in the world!Egejurum Onyedikachi’s name was omitted. He should have a gold. pic.twitter.com/i8SVjsme3h— Alex Onyia (@winexviv) July 7, 2026

“The wait is over. We have two golds: Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso. We are the best in the world! ”