Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, on Monday received 13-year-old international STEM Olympiad gold medalist, Chimdiebube Onwubiko, at the Government House, Enugu, where he praised the young scholar for bringing honour to the state and rewarded him, his Mathematics teacher and Evergreen Schools with cash gifts.
Master Onwubiko, a JSS 3 student of Evergreen College, Enugu, won a gold medal in Mathematics and a silver medal in Science in the Grades 9–11 category at the International STEM Olympiad held in Rome, Italy, where participants from 54 countries competed.
Speaking during the reception at the Lion Building, Governor Mbah described the student’s outstanding performance as a proud moment for Enugu State and commended both him and his teachers for their dedication, discipline and pursuit of excellence.
“We are so proud of you and your teachers,” the governor said, as he encouraged the young champion to sustain his remarkable performance and continue striving for greater accomplishments.
Governor Mbah also reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education through collaboration with educational institutions, noting that the state’s Smart Green Schools initiative was designed to ensure that every child, irrespective of location, has access to world-class learning opportunities capable of unlocking their full potential.
