Enugu gov celebrates 13-year-old STEM Olympiad gold medallist



Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has received 13-year-old International STEM Olympiad champion, Chimdiebube Onwubiko Victor, following his gold medal performance in Mathematics and silver medal finish in Science at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy.Chimdiebube Onwubiko Victor. Photo credit: Peter MbahMbah announced this in a statement shared on his social media accounts on Tuesday, describing the teenager’s achievement as a proud moment for Enugu State and Nigeria.“Yesterday, I welcomed Chimdiebube Onwubiko, our brilliant 13-year-old International STEM Olympiad champion, to the Lion Building after his remarkable performance in Rome, where he emerged with a Gold Medal in Mathematics and a Silver Medal in Science,” the governor said.He added, “Chimdiebube’s achievement is a proud moment for Enugu and a reflection of the power of discipline, dedication, and quality education.”Mbah also commended the student’s Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for nurturing the young champion.Related NewsFG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachersNigerian students win gold at Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaNABTEB begins technical college placement exercise nationwide“I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. Mbah announced this in a statement shared on his social media accounts on Tuesday, describing the teenager’s achievement as a proud moment for Enugu State and Nigeria.“Yesterday, I welcomed Chimdiebube Onwubiko, our brilliant 13-year-old International STEM Olympiad champion, to the Lion Building after his remarkable performance in Rome, where he emerged with a Gold Medal in Mathematics and a Silver Medal in Science,” the governor said.He added, “Chimdiebube’s achievement is a proud moment for Enugu and a reflection of the power of discipline, dedication, and quality education.”Mbah also commended the student’s Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for nurturing the young champion.Related NewsFG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachersNigerian students win gold at Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaNABTEB begins technical college placement exercise nationwide“I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. “Yesterday, I welcomed Chimdiebube Onwubiko, our brilliant 13-year-old International STEM Olympiad champion, to the Lion Building after his remarkable performance in Rome, where he emerged with a Gold Medal in Mathematics and a Silver Medal in Science,” the governor said.He added, “Chimdiebube’s achievement is a proud moment for Enugu and a reflection of the power of discipline, dedication, and quality education.”Mbah also commended the student’s Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for nurturing the young champion.Related NewsFG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachersNigerian students win gold at Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaNABTEB begins technical college placement exercise nationwide“I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. He added, “Chimdiebube’s achievement is a proud moment for Enugu and a reflection of the power of discipline, dedication, and quality education.”Mbah also commended the student’s Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for nurturing the young champion.Related NewsFG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachersNigerian students win gold at Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaNABTEB begins technical college placement exercise nationwide“I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. Mbah also commended the student’s Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for nurturing the young champion.Related NewsFG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachersNigerian students win gold at Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaNABTEB begins technical college placement exercise nationwide“I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. “I commend him, his Mathematics teacher, Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to excellence and for proving that Enugu’s young talents can compete and excel on the global stage,” he said.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through its Smart Green Schools initiative.“As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. “As we continue to transform education through the Smart Green Schools initiative, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child in Enugu to discover their potential and become champions in their chosen fields,” Mbah stated.Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. Chimdiebube was among three Nigerian students who excelled at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, from July 2 to 8. The competition attracted participants from more than 150 countries.The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics. The 13-year-old won gold in Junior Mathematics and silver in Science, while Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous claimed double gold in Mathematics and Science and was named the World’s Best in Science. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan also won gold in Mathematics and emerged the World’s Best in Primary Mathematics.