*NLNG Limited says the Science Quiz Competition, organised in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (Rivers State Chapter), and Dragnet Solutions Limited, has become a beacon of excellence in science education

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Eight schools reached the climax of the 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition Saturday, June 21, 2025, showcasing brilliance, speed, and scientific prowess in a fiercely contested finale, with the Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche, emerging victorious over seven other schools to clinch the championship.

Held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Capital, the competition attracted students from across the state in a bid to crown this year鈥檚 top science students, with the theme 鈥淩enewable Energy Solutions鈥�.

Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at NLNG, in a statement, disclosed that after rounds of intense intellectual display, Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche emerged as the winner in the Senior Secondary (SS 2) category in the competition.

Palmer-Ikuku stated their victory marked the conclusion of a rigorous three-phase contest comprising the Championship, Science Project Exhibition, and Grand Finale.

She also explained that the school distinguished itself through accuracy, composure, and a strong grasp of science concepts related to clean energy.

The statement noted that in the Science Project Exhibition, Oginigba Comprehensive Secondary School, Oginigba, secured the top position, followed by Bonny National Grammar School (Senior) in second place, and Community Secondary School, Kira Tai, in third place.

Whereas in the Senior Secondary 1 (SS1) category, the competition concluded at the Championship stage. Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Khana claimed the top position, while Niger Delta Science School, Obio/Akpor, secured second place, and Government Secondary School, Abua, came third after a closely contested challenge among peers from across Rivers State.

The remaining finalists in the competition included Government Secondary School, Eneka (4th); Niger Delta Science School, Obio/Akpor (5th), Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt (6th), Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Khana (7th) and Government Secondary School, Abua (8th).

Speaking at the finale, Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development of NLNG, emphasised the company鈥檚 commitment to nurturing scientific excellence and promoting sustainability.

Horsfall said: 鈥淭he world is moving fast towards cleaner, greener energy. NLNG is proud to be leading this shift by exporting LNG, a cleaner fossil fuel, and supplying LPG to Nigerian homes.

鈥淭hrough this quiz, we are not only investing in education, but inspiring the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow. Science is the heartbeat of progress.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we support platforms like this, where young minds can discover their potential. Since inception, over 200 public schools have benefitted from this competition, proving that when given the opportunity, our students will shine.鈥�

In her remarks, Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Dr. represented by Tam Job Inisefiekabo, stated that the theme was both timely and significant, as the global community confronts the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and energy insecurity.

Dr. Peters Nwagor, Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), also remarked that it was imperative to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and creativity required to drive innovation and sustainable progress.

First introduced in 2008 and relaunched in 2020 after a six-year pause for process improvement, the NLNG Science Quiz Competition continues to evolve.

The recent addition of the Science Projects Fair a year ago has created an avenue for students to present practical solutions to pressing scientific and environmental challenges, further deepening their engagement with STEM.

The statement added the quiz competition, organised in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (Rivers State Chapter), and Dragnet Solutions Limited, has become a beacon of excellence in science education.

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