… As Gas Company Ignites Passion for Science
By Paul Williams
Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche, has emerged winner of the 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition.
The school led seven others at the climax of the competition in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, in a contest showcasing brilliance, speed, and scientific prowess.
The competition drew students from across Rivers State in a bid to crown this year’s top science students under the theme ‘Renewable Energy Solutions,’ with Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche emerging as winner in the Senior Secondary (SS) 2 category.
CSS Igboh Etche’s victory marked the conclusion of a three-phase contest comprising the Championship, Science Project Exhibition, and Grand Finale. The school distinguished itself through accuracy, composure, and a strong grasp of science concepts related to clean energy.
In the Science Project Exhibition, Oginigba Comprehensive Secondary School, Oginigba, secured the top position, followed by Bonny National Grammar School (Senior) in second place, and Community Secondary School, Kira Tai, in third place.
In the Senior Secondary 1 (SS1) category, the competition concluded at the Championship stage. Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Khana claimed the top position, while Niger Delta Science School, Obio/Akpor, secured second place, and Government Secondary School, Abua, came third.
Other finalists in the competition include Government Secondary School, Eneka (4th), Niger Delta Science School, Obio/Akpor (5th), Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt (6th), Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Khana (7th) and Government Secondary School, Abua (8th).
NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, speaking at the finale, emphasised the company’s commitment to nurturing scientific excellence and promoting sustainability.
She said, “The world is moving fast towards cleaner, greener energy. NLNG is proud to be leading this shift by exporting LNG, a cleaner fossil fuel, and supplying LPG to Nigerian homes. Through this quiz, we are not only investing in education, but inspiring the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow.
“Science is the heartbeat of progress. That’s why we support platforms like this, where young minds can discover their potential. Since inception, over 200 public schools have benefitted from this competition, proving that when given the opportunity, our students will shine,” Horsfall said.
Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Education, Dr. Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, represented by Tam Job Inisefiekabo, in her remarks, said that the theme was both timely and significant, as the global community confronts the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and energy insecurity.
Also, Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Dr. Peters Nwagor, said it is imperative to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and creativity required to drive innovation and sustainable progress.
The NLNG Science Quiz Competition has continued to evolve since it was first Introduced in 2008 and relaunched in 2020.
The addition of the Science Projects Fair a year ago has created an avenue for students to present practical solutions to pressing scientific and environmental challenges, further deepening their engagement with STEM.
Organised in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Education, the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (Rivers State Chapter), and Dragnet Solutions Limited, the quiz competition has been described as a beacon of excellence in science education.
