Three Nigerian children have won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad, emerging among the top performers in the global academic competition.

The winners are Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso and Onyedikachi Egejurum.

Education technologist Alex Onyia announced the achievement in a post on X on Tuesday, describing it as a significant milestone for Nigeria.

According to Onyia, Don Anele Munachimso won the gold medal in Science and emerged as the overall world champion in the category. He added that Munachimso had previously been recognised as Nigeria’s top performer in IGCSE Chemistry.

Onyia also said Onyedikachi Egejurum claimed gold and was named the world’s best in the Primary Mathematics category, while Chimdiebube Onwubiko also earned a gold medal for an outstanding performance in the competition.

“The investment is worth it,” Onyia wrote, adding that the achievement marks “the beginning of greatness for the country.”

The International STEM Olympiad brings together young learners from several countries to compete in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, recognising exceptional academic talent on a global stage.