FINALISTS EMERGE IN THE UOESD 2026 NATIONAL QUIZ COMPETITION

After three intensive stages of nationwide competition with over 2000 initial entries, we are excited to announce the 25 schools officially designated as UOESD National Quiz Finalists for this year's edition.

  2026 UOESD Nigeria National Quiz Competition (13th Edition) Finalists:

1.  Christ the King College, Oduma, Enugu State

2.  Federal Technical College, Yaba, Lagos State

3.  Kehinde Bashorun Memorial School, Lagos State

4.  Saint Louis Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State

5.  Bufem Secondary School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

6.  Difference Academy, Osun State

7.  Regina Pacis International School, Onitsha, Anambra State

8.  Florieren Parklane International School, Lagos State

9.  Community Junior Secondary School, Bayeku, Lagos State

10. The Oasis Schools, Ekpoma, Edo State

11. Treasure Home School, Ogun State

12. Navy Secondary School, Ondo State

13. Rolex Comprehensive Secondary School, Lagos State

14. Lagos State University International School, Lagos

15. Milkbank Secondary School, Lagos State

16. Dansol High School, Lagos State

17. Ecwa Gaa-Akanbi Schools, Ilorin, Kwara State

18. Teenland College, Lagos State

19. Great Cambridge High School, Okota, Lagos State

20. Our Lady's Secondary School, Nnobi, Anambra State

21. SITO GBETHROME Junior Secondary School, Badagry Expressway, Lagos State

22. Sisters of Jesus Crucified Model Secondary School, Imo State

23. Saadiyah Model College, Ogun State

24. Transformation Education Institute, Lagos State

25. Accolade Kings' Academy, Ogun State

PRELIMINARY RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

In honour of their qualification and commitment to excellence, all 25 finalists will receive Gold Certificate Awards (one for the school and one for the student representative). Regardless of competition stage progression, these schools are recognized as:

Most Intelligent Student in Nigeria 2026 (Individual Award)

Most Innovative and Creative Secondary School in Nigeria 2026 (School Award)

GRAND FINALE DETAILS

Date: July 18th, 2026

Location: Ofuobi African Centre, International Hotel, Enugu State

Representation: Each school must present one representative only (your overall best student).

IMPORTANT NOTE

We advise all participating schools to begin strategic and adequate preparation over the next four months. Official invitation letters containing comprehensive event details will be dispatched to all qualified schools in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to all 25 finalists!