HOW ENUGU STUDENT WON GOLD AT THE INTERNATIONAL STEM OLYMPIAD | CHIMDIEBUBE ONWUBIKO'S JOURNEY

Nigeria's brightest young minds have once again demonstrated that excellence knows no boundaries. After excelling at the South East Mathematics Olympiad, three outstanding students earned the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, where they competed against participants from more than 150 countries and returned home with an impressive haul of four gold medals. On this inspiring edition of the programme, Chimdiebube Onwubiko, a Year 9 student at Evergreen College, Enugu, shares the remarkable journey that took him from the classroom to the global stage, where he emerged as a Gold Medalist in Mathematics. Joining him is his teacher and mentor, Chisom Unachukwu, Vice-Principal (Academics) and Mathematics Teacher at Evergreen College, who provides insight into the preparation, discipline, and support that helped shape this extraordinary achievement. The conversation explores the challenges of competing against some of the world's best young STEM talents, the rigorous preparation behind the success, the lessons learned in Rome, and how exposure to international competition has inspired even greater ambitions. It also highlights the importance of investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and the role of teachers, parents, schools, government, and the private sector in nurturing future innovators. This interview is a celebration of academic excellence, resilience, and the immense potential of Nigerian students to compete and excel on the world stage. It is also a reminder that with the right opportunities and support, young people from the South East, and Nigeria as a whole, can continue to achieve global recognition. Watch this inspiring conversation and discover the story behind one of Nigeria's latest STEM success stories. What should Nigeria do to produce more world-class STEM champions? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #STEMOlympiad #ChimdiebubeOnwubiko #EvergreenCollege #STEMEducation #Mathematics #Science #Rome2026 #Nigeria #SouthEastNigeria #AlexOnyia #Educare #YoungInnovators #AcademicExcellence #AfiaTV #goldmedalist