A young mathematics prodigy, Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara, has reportedly been awarded a N21 million scholarship after achieving a perfect score of 100% in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition organized by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN).
Alex Onyia, an education activist and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, announced this achievement on Friday via X, expressing his pride in Zara’s exceptional performance.
“Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara scored a perfect score of 100% in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition organized by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN),” Onyia stated.
As a result of her outstanding achievement, Zara has secured a full six-year scholarship at Evergreen College in Enugu.
“She has been awarded a full scholarship worth N21 million to study for six years at Evergreen College, Enugu,” Onyia added.
The National Mathematics Competition, organized annually by MAN, is a highly competitive event that attracts the brightest young minds from across the country.
Additionally, on Monday, six students from Divine Rays British School in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State emerged as top performers in the recently concluded 2024 National Mathematics Competition, organized by Catalyst Consulting and held across various states of the country.