Nigerian Teen Beats Representatives from UK, US, and China to Win Global Mathematics Competition
- Faith Odunsi, a teenager from Ogun State, has emerged victorious at the Global Open Mathematics Competition, surpassing top contenders from across the world
- Her achievement has earned her national recognition as the National Orientation Agency named her “Nigerian of the Week”
- With poise and brilliance, Faith’s success showcases the power of early support and academic dedication
Faith Odunsi, a student of Ambassadors School in Ota, Ogun State, has been named “Nigerian of the Week” by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) following her remarkable victory at the Global Open Mathematics Competition.
The announcement was made via the agency’s official X account on 17 September.
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The NOA stated, “Faith Odunsi has made Nigeria proud on the global stage.” The teenager reportedly clinched first place in the prestigious international contest, outperforming participants from the United Kingdom, United States, China, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Global mathematics champion from Nigeria
Faith’s triumph earned her the top prize of $1,000 and reinforced Nigeria’s reputation for academic excellence. According to the NOA, her “calm confidence and sharp intellect shone through each round of the competition,” leaving no doubt about her exceptional abilities.
The agency highlighted that Faith’s achievement was not only a personal milestone but also a national moment of pride. Her success was seen as a testament to the potential of Nigerian youth when given the right support and opportunities.
Faith Odunsi’s academic journey and family support
Faith is the daughter of a doctor and a businesswoman. She has credited her father’s early encouragement for sparking her passion for mathematics. The NOA noted that his support played a major role in nurturing her gift.
“Faith Odunsi stands as a symbol of what young Nigerians can achieve with focus, support, and determination,” the agency wrote.
National recognition and inspiration
In celebrating her achievement, the NOA declared, “We celebrate Faith Odunsi as a true inspiration and our Nigerian of the Week!”
The recognition has sparked widespread admiration across social media, with many praising her as a role model for academic excellence and youth empowerment.
Faith Odunsi’s victory continues to inspire conversations about the importance of investing in education and supporting young talents across Nigeria.
FG gifts student who won global English contest
Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, gifted the winner of the TeenEagle global finals competition, Nafisah Abdullahi, N200,000 on Thursday, August 28.
Legit.ng reported that Nafisa and 15-year-old Rukayya Muhammad Fema, both from Yobe state, are students of the Nigerian Tulip International College, who represented Nigeria at the World competition to beat 20,000 other participants from 69 countries.
They emerged as World best in English language skills and overall debate competitions, respectively, at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.
Source: Legit.ng
