‎‎By JUMOKE OLAITAN

The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) says Nigeria has won six medals at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

The centre disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its Controller, Information and Public Relations, Mr Onyekachi Njoku.

Njoku quoted the Acting Director and Chief Executive of the NMC, Prof. Benjamin Oyelami, as commending the Federal Government for funding the preparation and participation of the Nigerian team at the competition.

Oyelami pledged the centre’s commitment to strengthening students’ preparation for future international mathematics competitions to enable Nigeria win more laurels.

He added that the centre had been repositioned to enhance the teaching, learning and research of mathematics and mathematical sciences to improve students’ performance at all levels of education in the country.

He said Chimfimnanya Aghaduno won two silver medals, one in the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) and another in the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad for Girls (PAMO-G).

He added that Damaris Oyerinde also won two silver medals, one in PAMO and another in PAMO-G.

According to him, Lius Liu won a silver medal in PAMO, while Kingsley Enwere clinched a bronze medal in the competition.

He said the students qualified through the Nigerian National Mathematical Sciences Olympiad organised by the NMC to select the country’s representatives for the continental competition.

Oyelami described PAMO as Africa’s flagship annual mathematics competition for secondary school students, organised by the African Mathematical Union through its Commission on the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad.

He said the competition provided a platform for young mathematicians across Africa to showcase their talents and celebrate academic excellence.

According to him, each participating country fielded a team of six students, while the highest-performing female contestant was crowned the African Mathematics Queen.

He added that Nigeria also earned a bronze medal in the PAMO-G ranking, which recognises female contestants based on the same examination papers and marking scheme. (NAN)

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