A Nigerian student, Ibrahim Mejama of General Hassan College, Yelwa, Bauchi State, has won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) held in Cesme, Turkey.
The Coordinator of the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology (SPST), Mr Iheanacho Achoakawa, disclosed this in an interview on Friday June 19 in Abuja.
Achoakawa said the competition, held from June 1 to June 5, attracted participants from about 25 countries across Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. According to him, Mejama represented Nigeria with a project titled, “Design and Construction of a Biogas Electric Stove Using a Remote Control,” which earned him third place and a bronze medal.
Achoakawa said invitations to participate in the competition were sent to state ministries of education nationwide, but only a few states responded. He urged state governments and schools to support science and technology education initiatives to enable more students to benefit from international exposure and opportunities.
The SPST coordinator expressed optimism that greater participation would help nurture future innovators capable of contributing to Nigeria’s technological advancement and economic development.
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