The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has emerged as the overall winner of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition after defeating the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in the grand finale.
The institution, while disclosing the development in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, on Tuesday, noted that the contest featured top universities from across Nigeria.
According to the statement, “The competition involved a rigorous selection process that tested participants’ knowledge, innovation, and problem-solving abilities in STEM-related disciplines.
“OAU advanced to the final stage alongside FUTA after outperforming other competing institutions during earlier rounds of the contest.”
The grand finale, described as highly competitive, showcased strong displays of creativity, teamwork, and technical expertise from both universities.
At the end of the contest, OAU secured the top position, surpassing FUTA in overall performance to clinch the national title.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, said the victory underscored the university’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence.
“This landmark achievement reaffirms our enduring legacy in science and technology education, research, and innovation,” Bamire said.
He added that the performance of the students reflected their discipline, ingenuity, and the dedication of the institution’s academic staff.
“It is a proud moment in the history of our university and a demonstration that we remain a pacesetter in STEM education, research, and innovation,” he stated.
Also commenting, the Global President of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Leye Falode, commended the students for their resilience and teamwork.
“This victory is a product of rigorous preparation and the enabling academic environment provided by the university. Our students have once again shown they can excel at the highest level,” he said.
The university management applauded the team for bringing honour to the institution and expressed appreciation to stakeholders whose support contributed to the success, reiterating its commitment to nurturing talent and sustaining academic excellence.
OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition