Education Ministry Debunks Sponsorship Rumour on Maths Olympiad Student

By Benjamin Gbor

The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted reports trending online about a purported sponsorship request from a 15-year-old Nigerian student allegedly selected to represent the country at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry clarified that it was unaware of any such request.

“The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of the report circulating online regarding a supposed sponsorship request for a 15-year-old student said to have qualified to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China,” the statement read.

According to the ministry, no official correspondence or record exists to support the claim. It therefore advised that any credible information on the matter should be formally forwarded to the ministry for verification and appropriate action.

The statement also urged members of the public to disregard unconfirmed reports and to rely only on information released through the ministry’s official channels.

Reaffirming its position, the ministry restated its commitment to supporting exceptional students through proper procedures and transparent processes.