By Rosemary Etim Bassey
Chrisland High School, Lekki, Lagos, has emerged national champion in both the junior and senior secondary school categories of the 2026 Science Olympiad Nigeria.
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Representing Lagos State, the school won the Division B and Division C categories at the national competition held at Anchor University, Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos State.
A statement issued by the school on Thursday said the achievement was celebrated at the Science Olympiad Nigeria 2026 National Championship Honours and Awards Ceremony held recently at its Lekki campus.
The senior secondary school team comprised Onyike Kamnefechi, Okungbure Oluwanifemi, Ojekunle Lakin, Davids Inioluwa, Dada Oluwatomi, Ogunyomi Darasimi, Opatewa Michelle, Okafor Uzoamaka, Tubi Temi, Ezechukwu Adaeze, Ohiomoba Elise, Ohiomoba Darren and Eze Somtobenna.
The junior secondary school team comprised Babatope Kemi, Tubi Teniola, Iva Opatewa, Itu Zina, Obande Mcfranklin, Adeeyo Fifebomi, Gula Olivia, Faka Racheal and Mesele Tobiloba.
The national competition featured 10 schools from different states in each category, with Chrisland emerging champion in both divisions.
The National Director of Science Olympiad Nigeria and United Kingdom STEM Ambassador, Adewumi Odunnaike, attributed the school’s success to preparation, persistence and a commitment to learning.
“Behind every award is preparation that the audience may never see, a difficult question revisited, an idea tested, a mistake corrected, and the patience to try again,” Odunnaike said.
He urged the students to remain curious, approach scientific challenges with honesty and apply their knowledge to problems such as poor electricity supply, water quality and waste management.
According to him, the skills developed through scientific learning would prepare the students to become responsible scientists, engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.
He said science education should go beyond classroom instruction and examinations to equip students with critical thinking, practical knowledge and the ability to develop solutions to real-life challenges.
Odunnaike also commended the school’s coaches, particularly Ogunfemi Ezekiel and Luga Temege, for their role in preparing the students for the competition.
He called on professional bodies, engineering practitioners, companies, foundations, alumni and other education supporters to partner with Science Olympiad Nigeria to expand opportunities for young people in science and technology.
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