Nalerigu SHS ends Bunkpurugu’s reign to return to NSMQ after three years
Nalerigu Senior High School has secured the North East Region’s only ticket to the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship after defeating reigning regional champions Bunkpurugu Senior High School in a thrilling tie-breaker contest. The two schools finished the competition level on 33 points each, forcing a tense speed race to determine the winner, with Nalerigu SHS holding…
Nalerigu Senior High School (SHS) has ended Bunkpurugu SHS's three-year reign as North East Region champions, securing a spot in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. The intense tie-breaker match saw Nalerigu SHS triumph after a level tie with Bunkpurugu SHS at 33 points each. This victory marks Nalerigu SHS's return to the national stage after three years and their second appearance in the prestigious science and mathematics competition.
Bunkpurugu SHS, which started strongly, lost their lead in the later rounds, allowing Nalerigu SHS to claim the victory in the tie-breaker. Walewale SHS secured third place, while STEM SHS, who were debutants, finished fourth. STEM SHS's regional qualifier marked their first attempt at qualifying for the national contest. The success of Nalerigu SHS highlights the continued growth of regional qualifiers leading up to the 2026 NSMQ National Championship, as more schools vie for a spot in the prestigious competition.
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