By Doris Onyekachi
Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, has emerged as one of the three most outstanding schools at the 2026 National Mathematics Festival, earning national recognition and a cash prize of ₦750,000 for its exceptional performance.
The school’s impressive outing was led by JS1 student, Chijindu Agu, who won a Gold Medal with a perfect score of 100 per cent, emerging as the overall best candidate in the Junior Category nationwide.
Several other Grundtvig students also secured Gold Medals in the competition. They include Richmond Adinnu, Akachukwu Onuigbo, Destiny Okeke, Prince Ndukwe, Kenechukwu Okafor, Obinna Imo, Chisomebi Nwaelu, Vincent Afunanya, Celine Obasi, Favour Emeka-Edokwe, David Onwuegbuna and Ifunanya Offorkile.
The school strengthened its outstanding performance with a number of students winning Silver and Bronze Medals, achievements that contributed significantly to its top-three national ranking.
Beyond Mathematics, Grundtvig also distinguished itself at the African English Olympiad. Students Victor Enechukwu, Chimamanda Nnaekwue and Great Ahamefula won Gold Medals, while several others received Silver Medals for their outstanding performances.
In a statement, the school’s management congratulated all the medal winners for their dedication, hard work and academic excellence, expressing appreciation to members of staff and parents for their unwavering support and commitment to nurturing the students’ talents.
The management noted that the achievements reaffirm Grundtvig International Secondary School’s commitment to academic excellence and its mission of producing globally competitive students equipped to excel on national and international platforms.
Doris Onyekachi is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
