Balex Events & Tours leads Nigerian students to global glory at International STEM Olympiad in Rome

Balex Events & Tours Limited has led a 145-member Nigerian delegation to an outstanding performance at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finals in Rome, Italy, where the students won world titles, Top Three global rankings, and an impressive collection of international medals.

The company, Nigeria’s Official Exclusive Representative of Main Team Organization (MTO), Germany, said the achievement marks another major milestone five years after it began coordinating Nigeria’s participation in the prestigious global competition.

According to Balex Events & Tours, the Nigerian delegation represented seven leading secondary schools and competed against students from 54 countries in Mathematics, Science, Coding, Engineering, AI Prompt Engineering, and the Bridge Challenge.

The company said the students secured multiple Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honourable Mention medals, while several participants earned World Best and Top Three in the World honours.

Among the standout performances, Master Onyedikachi Egejurum emerged as the World’s Best in Grade 6 Mathematics, while Master Okpako-Onyokoko Ovie of Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, was named the World’s Best in Grade 11 Mathematics and also finished Third Best in the World in Coding by Codementum.

Balex Events & Tours also announced that The Ambassadors College team comprising Amaechi Udochukwu, Oluwaseyi Odewoye and Obosi-Iyor Inino won the World’s Best award in the Bridge Challenge, demonstrating exceptional engineering, innovation and teamwork.

According to the company, Nigerian teams also finished among the Top Three globally in several categories, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation for excellence in STEM education.

The participating schools included Charles Dale Memorial International School, Jesuit Memorial College, Children’s International School (Lagos), The Ambassadors College, Graceland International School (Port Harcourt), Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School, and Gonzaga Jesuit College.

Balex Events & Tours highlighted the exceptional performances recorded by several of the schools.

According to the company, The Ambassadors College won 15 Gold, nine Silver, nine Bronze, and one Honourable Mention, while Children’s International School (CIS), Lagos, secured 12 Gold, 10 Silver, 13 Bronze, and one Honourable Mention, finishing Third Overall in the World.

The company added that Graceland International School returned with four Gold, seven Silver, seven Bronze, and five Honourable Mentions.

Despite fielding one of the competition’s smallest contingents, Gonzaga Jesuit College won 25 medals, comprising 10 Gold, three Silver, nine Bronze, and three Honourable Mentions. The school also produced two students who finished Second Best in the World in Science: Okeke Somtochukwu (Grade 9) and Nwafor Emmanuel Chinedu (Grade 10).

Balex Events & Tours said medal breakdowns for Charles Dale Memorial International School, Jesuit Memorial College, and Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School would be released separately.

Beyond the medals, the company noted that the Olympiad provided students with invaluable international exposure, enabling them to collaborate with peers from around the world while developing critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Speaking on the team’s achievements, Chief Executive Officer of Balex Events & Tours and Nigeria Country Director for the International STEM Olympiad, Mrs. Blessing Olise, said the competition continues to provide Nigerian students with opportunities to compete on the global stage.

“The International STEM Olympiad is more than a competition; it is a platform that exposes Nigerian students to global standards, builds confidence, and encourages innovation,” Olise said.

“Their achievements in Rome demonstrate the exceptional talent we have in Nigeria and reinforce our commitment to creating opportunities for young people to compete and excel internationally.”

Looking ahead, Balex Events & Tours said it has begun preparations for Nigeria’s participation in the 2027 International STEM Olympiad, reaffirming its commitment to connecting schools and students with world-class academic opportunities.

According to the company, it will continue to promote innovation, international academic collaboration, and leadership development through STEM education while expanding opportunities for Nigerian students to compete successfully on the global stage.