Community Secondary School, Igbo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State has emerged victorious in the 2025 NLNG Annual Science Quiz Competition, securing the grand prize with an outstanding score of 65,041 points, ahead of eight other competing schools.
The final round of the prestigious quiz was held in Port Harcourt and witnessed brilliant performances by the state’s top science students. As the overall winner, the school received N3 million worth of science equipment, while the two student representatives—Uguta Emmanuel-Chigoezi and Udoka Delight—were each awarded a brand-new laptop and school bag.
Coming in second was Government Secondary School, GRA, with 63,982 points. Their student representatives also received laptops and school bags, and the school was awarded N2.5 million worth of science equipment. The third position was secured by Bonny National Grammar School from Bonny Island, scoring 55,359 points and earning N2 million worth of science resources from NLNG.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to advancing science education in Rivers State. “This quiz isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about unlocking potential, solving real-world problems, and building a greener future,” she said.
Dr. Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Education, praised the partnership between NLNG and Dragnet Solutions, stating that the competition is a timely response to global challenges such as climate change and energy insecurity.
The winners, Emmanuel-Chigoezi and Delight, shared their journey and struggles during preparation. “We just hoped for third place, but coming first was a dream come true,” said Emmanuel. “We owe our success to our teachers who guided us every step of the way.”
Udoka added, “The nights we stayed up reading were tough, but it was worth every moment.”
Also in attendance were members of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), education stakeholders, and NLNG executives—all applauding the remarkable brilliance shown by the students and affirming the need for continued support for science and technology education.
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