Impact in numbers
Every edition, more young minds.
Since 2021 the Roseline Etuokwu quiz has grown from ten schools in one local government area to more than 1,900 schools across Nigeria. Here is the record, edition by edition.
Edition by edition
The national quiz, year by year
The Roseline Etuokwu Sigma National Secondary School Quiz Competition is organised by the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, and sponsored by RAMS Charity Foundation.
| Edition | Reach | Schools and students | Top prize | Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st · 2021 | Ibadan North LGA, Oyo State | 10 schools | — | — |
| 2nd · 2022 | All 33 LGAs of Oyo State | 300+ schools · 700+ students | ₦250,000 | School of Science, Oyo |
| 3rd · 2023 | Six South-West states | 1,000 schools · 3,000+ students | ₦500,000 | — |
| 4th · 2024 | National: 36 states + FCT | Every state invited | ₦1,000,000 | — |
| 5th · 2025 | National: 36 states + FCT | Every state invited | ₦5,000,000 | Deeper Life High School, Uyo |
| 6th · 2026 | National: 36 states + FCT | 1,900+ schools | ₦5,000,000 | Restoration High School, Yola |
Figures as reported by the organisers and in the national press. A dash means the figure is not yet in our records.
Growth
Bigger prizes, wider reach
The top prize, year by year
National winner’s cash prize, in naira
Schools taking part
10 schools in 2021, more than 300 in 2022, 1,000 in 2023 and more than 1,900 in 2026.
Comparable counts for 2024 and 2025 are not yet in our records.
2026 grand final
Six regions, six finalists
The champions of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones met at Trenchard Hall on 14 March 2026.
Restoration High School, Yola
National champions · ₦5m
The Ambassadors College, Ota
1st runner-up · ₦2m
Global Kids Academy, Sokoto
2nd runner-up · ₦1m
Federal Government College, Suleja
Finalist · ₦500,000
Eggheads International Secondary School, Port Harcourt
Finalist · ₦500,000
Deeper Life High School, Owerri
Finalist · ₦500,000
University scholarships
₦200 million, working for ever
The Martin Ifeonukwu Etuokwu Scholarship Fund is a permanent endowment at the University of Ibadan. The money is invested and the returns pay for scholarships, so the fund keeps giving year after year.
About the fund
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