Henry Ndudu of Pegasus High School, Akwa-Ibom, emerges Interswitch Spak 6.0 Grand Winner
Through exceptional academic performance and STEM expertise, Henry Ndudu from Pegasus High School, Eket, Akwa Ibom, has become the grand prize winner of InterswitchSPAK 6.0, securing his position as Nigeria’s Number 1 STEM Champion. This accomplishment stands as a notable achievement in the competition’s history and demonstrates the exceptional talent growing within Nigeria’s educational system.
A Prize That Could Change Everything for Henry
Henry’s exceptional performance has earned him an impressive prize package worth ₦15 million, which includes a complete five-year university scholarship with annual stipends. With the monetary award, he received a brand-new laptop and bragging right as Nigeria’s best STEM student. This substantial support for his education will create opportunities for his future contributions to the STEM field.
Shining Bright: Meet the Runners-Up, Denyefa and David
The high caliber of the competition showed through the achievements of the runners-up. Denyefa Eric Omare from St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos, earned the second position with a prize package of ₦10 million, including a university scholarship and a new laptop. David Umeojiaka from Graceland International School secured the third position, receiving a ₦5 million scholarship package and a laptop.
From Thousands to One: Henry’s Journey to Becoming Nigeria’s Top STEM Student
This year’s InterswitchSPAK competition saw exceptional participation, with over 16,000 registered students nationwide. About 11,500 students participated in the prequalifying examination, from which 500 top performers advanced. The competition then selected 81 semifinalists who competed in the television broadcast phase, leading to the final selection of the winners.
The InterswitchSPAK initiative, now in its sixth edition, continues to show Interswitch Group’s dedication to promoting STEM education across Africa. The competition targets SS2 (year 11) students aged 14-17 years from both public and private schools, offering them an opportunity to showcase their abilities in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Interswitch is Stepping Up for STEM in Nigeria
This year’s Interswitch Spak edition marked significant growth in the prize pool, with total rewards exceeding ₦30 million – a 140% increase from the previous year’s ₦12.5 million. Beyond the top prizes, the competition rewards positions 4th through 9th, the top 18 semi-finalists, and acknowledges the contributions of 27 teachers. The top 200 preliminary qualifiers receive JAMB e-PINs for their university entrance examinations.
Wrapping up
The achievements of InterswitchSPAK 6.0 establish high standards for future editions. As work starts on InterswitchSPAK 7.0, the competition maintains its mission to motivate young minds across Nigeria to reach for excellence in STEM education. This program rewards academic achievement and strengthens the base for scientific and technological advancement in Africa.
The outstanding accomplishments of Henry Ndudu and his fellow contestants motivate upcoming students and highlight the value of supporting STEM education for Africa’s future development. Through programs like InterswitchSPAK, Interswitch Group maintains its significant influence in developing the next generation of African innovators and leaders in science and technology.
