Three secondary schools from Benin City in Edo State won top honours at the Osaide Foundation for Girls in STEM competition, held in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria, Benin Chapter. Imaguero College, Benin, emerged first with a score of 50 points, followed by Idia College, Benin, and St. Maria Goretti, Benin, which took second and third positions respectively. The competition aimed to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics among female students. Participants engaged in practical tasks designed to test innovation, problem-solving and technical skills. The event was specifically targeted at encouraging more girls to pursue careers in STEM fields. Representatives from the organising foundation and professional engineering body were present at the ceremony to present awards. The winning schools received educational materials and recognition for their outstanding performance.
Imaguero College's 50-point victory wasn't just a win on paper—it showed what structured STEM support can do in a system where girls often get left behind. With Idia College and St. Maria Goretti also making the podium, the result points to a growing pipeline of female talent in Edo's education sector. If sustained, such initiatives could shift the balance in university admissions and tech employment over the next decade. This isn't about one competition—it's about what happens when girls are given real opportunities to build, test and lead.
