Students from Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) recently achieved impressive results in the first round of National Mathematical and Science Olympiad competitions organized by the National Mathematical Centre (NMC).
According to a statement by NTIC's managing director, Mr. Feyzullah Bilgin, the competitions aim to identify and nurture young talent in math and science, foster enthusiasm among students, and attract distinguished experts across Nigeria. The events also contribute to national goals of advancing these fields and prepare students for international Olympiads.
Mr. Bilgin expressed delight in announcing NTIC's outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 first round across various subjects including mathematics, science, and informatics Olympiads.
Notable achievements highlighted were 27 gold, 38 silver and 35 bronze medals earned by NTIC students. The schools also set a new record with 293 students qualifying for the next round of competitions.
In Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Yobe states, NTIC ranked first in the Mathematics Olympiad. They also clinched top positions in Biology, Chemistry, Junior Math and Physics events in Abuja.
Specifically, NTIC students achieved the top 3 spots in Abuja's Biology Olympiad. 9 students placed in the top 10 for Junior Math, with half of second round qualifiers being from NTIC. Remarkably, a JSS 1 student surpassed several seniors to rank 3rd in the state.
One NTIC student, Chiemela Ahachi, secured the best positions in both Abuja's Physics and Chemistry Olympiads.
In Kano, NTIC dominated the top ranks in Junior Informatics, Junior Math, Senior Informatics and Senior Math. They occupied the top 5 in Junior Informatics, top 10 in Junior Math with 89% of second round qualifiers, top 5 in Senior Informatics with 89% qualifiers, and 8 of the top 10 in Senior Math with 82% qualifiers.
Within Lagos, NTIC students excelled in Junior and Senior Mathematics. Two siblings earned the top positions in their respective categories. NTIC students also dominated the top six senior math spots across the state.
In Kaduna, the schools ranked highest in Junior Informatics, Chemistry and Physics. They occupied the entire top nine ranks in Junior Informatics and the top three positions in Physics.
Remarkably in Yobe, NTIC claimed all available spots across all subjects, leaving no room for other competitors.
Mr. Bilgin congratulated the successful students, teachers, parents and school management teams for these impressive accomplishments.
The overwhelmingly dominant results demonstrate NTIC's exceptional performance in identifying and nurturing top young talent in science and math nationwide. Through dedicated training and participation in Olympiads, NTIC continues to foster academic enthusiasm and advancement in these critical fields.