Lotanna Azuokeke, a 15-year-old student from Bishop Otubelu Juniorate located in Trans Ekulu, Enugu State, has scored 99 marks out of 100 in the great subject of mathematics.
With impressive marks in other subjects, the exceptional student scored 88 in Chemistry, 86 in Physics, and 64 in the English Language, accumulating a total of 337 points.
Nigerians celebrated the young boy for his outstanding performance
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He breaks Record
Dr. Chiwuike Uba, who is the spokesperson for the founder of the school, disclosed this information in a statement with The Nation.
Uba also reported that the 15-year-old boy broke the previous record of 329 marks set by Chidera Obi, a student of the school five years ago.
Further research shows that Azuokeke applied to study electrical/electronic engineering at his choice of institution, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Reactions: You’re made for more
The post has gathered lots of congratulatory messages. See reactions below:
@Waxgryn11: I score 99 In Yoruba that year
@connec:Genius… Blossom boy, you’re made for more
@elphin: How you go score 99 for maths na you set the question?
@farmacopoeia: He is good. Some of us scored 12. 10 272 91 destiny, @d3estiiny 3h some of us total aggregate na 99
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15-year-old Nigerian genius shares her story and motivation
Meanwhile, Fatima Adamu Maikusa, a 15-year-old female genius and native of Gombe State, Nigeria has set an international record by winning seven medals in different mathematics competitions across the world.
In an interview with Daily Trust, The senior secondary school student (SS3 Class) at Nigerian Tulip International School (NTIC), Kano, shared her inspiring story.
Fatima is now an inspiration and role model to many of the young girls in her school and in Africa.
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