First Set of Semi-finalists Emerge in 2016 Cowbellpedia Maths TV Quiz

It was mixed feelings in the first preliminary round of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show aired on major television stations across the country as the first set of semi-finalists emerged.

Favour Okeke of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja and Emmanuel Igban of Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State triumphed over their counterparts to proceed to the semi-final stage of the junior category.

Ayomide Ajayi of BiboOluwa Academy, Ilesa, Osun State; Ugozuchuwu Offor of University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus; Divine Uzagu of Federal Government College, Okposi, and Praise Isinkaye of Federal Government Academy, Suleja, Niger State did not make it to the semi-final after both rounds of the preliminary stage.

Igban and Okeke who were visibly exited, expressed confidence in their ability to get to the final and win the ultimate prize. Isinkaye, the only female student in the group was emotional about her exit, but promised to do better next time.

In the senior category, Adegoke Aromolaran of BiboOluwa Academy Ilesa, Osun State and Kenneth Nwagu of Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State made it to the semifinals. Aromolaran had a perfect score in the stage one qualifying exam, while Nwagu scored 93 per cent.

The duo however tied at 110 points in the second round to knock out Redemption Adebayo of Model Secondary School, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State; Ayomide Ajewole of Bibo-Oluwa Academy, Ilesa; Theophilus Nkwuda of Twelve Apostle College, Sharon, Ebonyi State; and Fortune Emmannuel-King of Word of Faith Schools, Benin City, Edo State.

Nkwuda and Ajewole blamed their exit on nervousness and lack of speed, while promising to sharpen their skills for the future. “This is my first time, but my exit does not mean the end. I will