Deeper Life High School has emerged overall champion of the second edition of Enyimbapedia, a mathematics radio quiz competition organized by the Prince Paul Ikonne Foundation.
The final round of the competition, held on Monday, July 21, 2025, brought the contest to a thrilling climax, with thousands of listeners across Aba, other parts of Abia State, and beyond tuning in live on Enyimba FM, Legend FM, and Rose FM.
Grouped in the same round with Glorious Learning World School, Deeper Life High School secured an early lead in the first session, earning a spot in the grand finale after a dominant performance.
In the other groups, Christ the King Cathedral Secondary School defeated Great Charismabase Standard Academy, while Divine Christian College edged out Supreme Competence College with a score of 26 to 14.
The final stage featured three schools—Deeper Life High School, Divine Christian College, and Christ the King Cathedral Secondary School—vying for the top three prizes.
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At the end of the intense intellectual showdown, Deeper Life High School clinched the crown with a total of 30 points, answering all questions correctly. Divine Christian College followed with 20 points, while Christ the King Cathedral scored 18 points.
Leading the Deeper Life team to victory was Wisdom Okoro, who answered all questions with precision, backed by teammate Mba Chimehika Promise.
As winners, Deeper Life High School received a cash prize of ₦1,000,000. Divine Christian College, as first runner-up, received ₦500,000, while Christ the King Cathedral went home with ₦250,000 for securing third place. Students who did not qualify for the final also received consolation prizes.
The Enyimbapedia Mathematics Quiz was launched officially into the education calendar on September 16, 2024. While the maiden edition featured 10 schools and was offered free of charge, this year’s edition saw six private schools grouped into three. No public or government-owned schools have yet participated.
Group A included Glorious Learning World College and Deeper Life High School; Group B had Great Charismabase Standard Academy and Christ the King Cathedral Secondary School; while Group C featured Supreme College and Academy alongside Divine International Schools.
The event is proudly sponsored by the Prince Paul Ikonne Foundation as part of its corporate social responsibility, aiming to inspire excellence in education and celebrate the intellectual potential of young people in Aba and its environs.
Speaking to journalists after the finals, the Foundation’s Media Adviser, Moses Orji, described the competition as a reflection of the founder’s long-standing commitment to education. He emphasized that the focus on mathematics was deliberate, aimed at strengthening student capacity in a subject many shy away from—especially in an age where digital distractions abound.
“Prince Paul Ikonne believes that education is the bedrock of nation-building, and through this quiz competition, we hope to ignite the passion for mathematics and reward excellence,” Orji said.
Student representatives from the three finalist schools, in their separate remarks, praised the organizers for the opportunity to test their knowledge and build confidence, describing the experience as both challenging and transformative.
The Enyimbapedia quiz continues to grow as one of the most celebrated academic competitions in the region, combining radio broadcast, community engagement, and educational development into one impactful initiative.
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