Students from Lagos State Education District IV have recorded outstanding performances in the preliminary selection for the National Mathematics Competition for the Girl Child and the Kidemia STEAM Young Innovation Challenge.
In the National Mathematics Competition for the Girl Child, Education District IV students occupied the first, second and third positions, earning the opportunity to represent Lagos State at the national competition scheduled for November 2026.
Miss Ekemezie Divine Gift of Lagos Progressive Junior High School emerged first, while Miss Salami Rodiat Ajoke of Aguda Community Junior School came second. Miss Adebayo Taiwo Hassanat of Adebola Baptist Junior High School secured the third position.
The feat underscores the academic potential of junior school girls and the importance of encouraging greater participation of female students in mathematics and other STEM-related disciplines.
Similarly, students from Education District IV distinguished themselves at the Kidemia STEAM Young Innovation Challenge, where they secured positions from second to eighth place.
Miss Edem Emmanuella Edem emerged second, while Miss Al-Hassan Sumayyah took third position, with other participating students from the District also recording commendable performances.
The combined achievements reflect Education District IV’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and the development of students’ critical-thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Reacting to the performances, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Bamidele Paseda, congratulated the students, describing their achievements as a demonstration of their hard work and the collective efforts of their teachers and school administrators.
Paseda urged the three mathematics champions to remain focused and prepare diligently for the national competition, expressing confidence that they would represent Lagos State creditably.
He also encouraged other students, particularly girls, to develop greater interest in mathematics and take advantage of opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary commended the teachers for their instructional support and dedication to talent development, urging them to sustain effective teaching practices and mentorship.
He also acknowledged the p