ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: UI STUDENTS SHINE IN QUIZATHON & CAMPUS CHALLENGE

Three students from the University of Ibadan (UI) have demonstrated academic excellence by securing top positions in two prestigious competitions—Distinction Quizathon 2.0 and National Campus Challenge organized by FlexiSAF.

In the Distinction Quizathon, a rigorous AI-powered competition that attracted over 6,000 participants from over 200 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, UI students showcased their intellectual prowess. Daniel Adesanya, a 500 Level Petroleum Engineering student emerged 1st place, earning a ₦1,000,000 cash prize proving his mastery of critical thinking and problem-solving. Meanwhile, Barnabas Oluwasegun a 200 level Medicine and Surgery student secured 3rd place, earning a ₦500,000 cash prize for his remarkable performance.

In the 1st ever National Campus Challenge also organized by FlexiSAF, in collaboration with the Committee of Directors of ICT in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (COMDICT-NTI) held on May 10, 2025, Abayomi Elijah Olutayo, a 200 level Medicine and Surgery student also made a strong impact, securing 2nd place in the Overall Best 3 Category. The challenge earned him a ₦150,000 cash prize, further reinforcing UI’s dominance in academic contests. 

The National Campus competition certificate was received  by the Director of ITeMS on behalf of the University of Ibadan, flanked by the Distinction Quizathon winners at the conclusion of the annual conference of COMDICT-NTI which held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja between May 12 and May 13, 2025.  Mrs. Abiodun A. Alao is the current Treasurer of COMDICT-NTI

These back-to-back victories highlight the University of Ibadan’s commitment to academic excellence and intellectual competitiveness. Congratulations to these brilliant students for their dedication and achievements, bringing pride to UI and inspiring future scholars to aim for greatness!  Congratulations to the great University that provided the enabling environment and support for talents to thrive