Gonzaga Jesuit College, Okija wins 25 Awards at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome
Rome, Italy | 8 July 2026
Gonzaga Jesuit College (GJC), Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria, has recorded another remarkable milestone on the global academic stage by winning 25 international awards at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale, held in Rome, Italy, on July 8, 2026.
Competing against some of the brightest students from around the world, the College secured an outstanding 10 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, 9 Bronze Medals, and 3 Honorable Mentions across the Science, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology categories.
Adding to this historic achievement, Okeke Somtochukwu and Nwafor Emmanuel Chinedu were each named Overall Second Best in the World, placing Gonzaga Jesuit College among the world’s leading schools in STEM education.
A Historic Achievement for Nigeria
The exceptional performance of Gonzaga Jesuit College at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The students demonstrated outstanding knowledge, creativity, innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills while competing with some of the best young STEM talents from across the globe.
The recognition of Okeke Somtochukwu and Nwafor Emmanuel Chinedu as Overall Second Best in the World further underscores the world-class standard of education, mentorship and talent development at Gonzaga Jesuit College.
The Management of Gonzaga Jesuit College congratulated all the award recipients, their teachers, coaches and parents for the remarkable accomplishment, which has brought pride not only to the school but also to Anambra State, Nigeria and Africa. The College remains committed to nurturing future scientists, engineers, innovators and leaders who will continue to excel on the global stage.
Award Summary
Gold Medals: 10
Silver Medals: 3
Bronze Medals: 9
Honorable Mentions: 3
Total International Awards: 25
1. Gold Medal Winners
Science
Grades 6–8
* Chukwuma Amede
Grades 9–11
* Okeke Somtochukwu – Overall Second Best in the World
* Amadi Chidubem
* Nwafor Emmanuel Chinedu – Overall Second Best in the World
Engineering & Technology (DIY Bridge Building Challenge)
Gold Team 2
* Udechukwu Adimchukwunobi
* Igue Ewere
* Onyemem Sochukwukamso Francis
Gold Team 3
* Aliga Ebubechukwu Wendo
* Amazing Chidubem
* Nwafor Emmanuel
2. Silver Medal Winners
Science (Grades 9–11)
* Aliga Ebubechukwu Wendo
* Onwumere Ifunanyachukwu Epiphania
Mathematics (Grades 9–11)
* Aliga Ebubechukwu
3. Bronze Medal Winners
Mathematics (Grades 9–11)
* Igue Ewere Godswill
* Onwumere Ifunanyachukwu
* Ubozor Chiamaka Natalie
* Ebreneyin Ayirioritse Anne
* Udechukwu Adimchukwunobi Albert
Science
* Udechukwu Adimchukwunobi Albert (Grades 9–11)
* Anyika Chinemelum Michael (Grades 6–8)
* Igue Ewere Godswill
Engineering & Technology
* (One Bronze Award as reflected in the official results.)
4. Honorable Mentions
* Umebido Chukwuebuka Jeffery – Mathematics
* Onyemem Sochukwukamso Francis – Science
* Ebreneyin Ayirioritse Anne – Science.
