A Port Harcourt secondary school has claimed top honors in the 2026 NLNG Science Contest, showcasing exceptional talent in a fiercely competitive field. Government Comprehensive Secondary School (GCSS), Borokiri, emerged victorious, amassing 57,189 points to outpace seven rival schools in a grueling final held in Port Harcourt.
The contest, organized by Nigeria LNG Limited in collaboration with the Rivers State Ministry of Education and the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, tested students across mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and a wildcard round. Niger Delta Science School secured second place with 49,135 points, while Enitonia High School claimed third with 47,686 points. Other participants included Government Secondary School, Eneka, Community Secondary School, Rumumasi, Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Borokiri, and Comprehensive High School Alesa, Eleme.
Winning schools received science laboratory equipment, textbooks, and other benefits, while individual students earned brand-new laptops and science books. In a parallel science project exhibition, Government Girls Secondary School, Oromenike, took first place with an 83.3 average score, followed by Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogidigba, and Government Girls Secondary School, Finimah.
Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s General Manager for External Relations and Sustainable Development, described the program as a catalyst for excellence. She noted that the contest has evolved from a simple quiz to a platform for applying scientific knowledge to real-world problems. “The world has enough fast talkers. It is now time to empower the problem solvers who will drive our technological future,” she said, emphasizing the need to spark critical thinking and innovation beyond textbooks.
Horsfall highlighted the rigorous selection process, which saw senior secondary schools from across the state navigate challenging Olympiad and championship stages. She expressed pride in the diverse participation, noting that innovation transcends gender and talent knows no limits. “For our world to find the solutions it needs, the brilliance of every student in this room is required,” she added.
Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, praised NLNG’s commitment to advancing education and scientific development. He called the contest theme, “Powering Tomorrow: Science and Innovation Solution,” both timely and inspiring. “Education remains the foundation upon which scientific innovation thrives,” Nwagor said, reaffirming the state government’s dedication to strengthening STEM education through improved infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum enhancement.
The competition underscores a broader push to nurture problem solvers in Nigeria, with NLNG and state authorities investing in the next generation of innovators.
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