Odunsi emerged the winner of the global tourney by 30 clear points ahead of opponents from China, the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa and Germany. Faith first won the hearts of many in 2018 when she set a record in the Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition by answering 19 questions in 60 seconds.
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It was a thrilling contest last weekend as representatives of the South South states of Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa grabbed the last four slots in the ongoing 2018 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz Show, being sponsored by Cowbell Milk, the leading brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited.
In reaching that stage, Ngozi Nworu, a student of Bishop Otubelu Juniorate, Enugu, Enugu State, raised the expectation of the SouthEast region to challenge for the ultimate prize with the South West and South South regions, which have multiple representatives in the semifinals.
The relationship of Cowbell and Maths hit a milestone this year as it celebrates 20 years of rewarding and celebrating secondary school students thriving in the Mathematics subject in Nigeria.
The secret to better performance in Mathematics lies in developing a special relationship with the subject, which has developed into a phobia for many students.
Five months after 41,735 secondary school students sat for the qualifying examination, the second stage of the competition is about to commence.
Following closely is Rivers State with 10 candidates, while Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have five candidates each
According to Abiodun Ayodeji, Marketing Manager of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell – Our Milk and sponsors of the competition, registration for this year’s Cowbellpedia competition is strictly online via the website: www.cowbellpedia.ng, and it is absolutely free.
At the end of the last semi-final, Joel Ndoh of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Aba, Abia State and Olayinka Abdulwakil of Nigerian Tulip International College Kaduna, Kaduna State completed the list of the six finalists in the Junior category.
The World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually and brings together governments, multi- and bilateral organisations, NGOs, private sector players, teachers and experts in the field of teaching to mark achievements and reflect on ways to counter the challenges facing the teaching profession.
Adelaja, who is participating in the ongoing 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, explained that Mathematics is more about logic and critical thinking.
This means the Northern part of Nigeria will be represented in the semi-finals for both the Junior and Senior categories in this year’s competition
Onafowokan, who is participating in the Senior Category of the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, explained that her love for Mathematics started early because of encouragement by her parents.
The students are Monyei Cynthia, 14, of Good Shepherd Comprehensive Secondary School, Meiran; and Fuad Alaka, 13
The Managing Director of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Olivier Thiry, acknowledged the support given by the National Examination Council state Ministries of Education, school principals, teachers, the press and other partner agencies for their support for the initiative over the years
Mathematics, regarded as the bedrock of science, spreads phobia in the minds of several students that has resulted in the below average performance in the subject at the Senior School Certificate examination conducted by the West African Examination Council and the National Examinations Council
The other Junior finalists are: Oluwafunmbi Fakorede of Bibo Oluwa Academy, Ilesa, Osun State; Dennis Balogun of Greater Tomorrow International College, Akure, Ondo State; Oluwatunmise Idowu of Scholars Universal Academy, Ota, Ogun State; and Glory Okoli of The Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State
Two students – Ademola Fatoke and Hasanah Adeyanju – are representing the school in the finals of this year’s edition
“I love dancing greatly. It is my hobby. When I am not solving mathematics problems, I dance…This helps me greatly whenever I go back to my Mathematics,” she told journalists in Lagos last weekend
Maje a 13 year-old JSS 3 student engaged Efosa Osagiede of Obafemi Awolowo University International School, Ile Ife; Nyemike Atoh of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja; Glory Okoli of The Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State; Victor Mgbemena of Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and Muhammad Hasimu of Government Junior Day Secondary School, Dangikka Bakaro, Bauchi, Bauchi State