The Federal Ministry of Education has denied knowledge of a purported sponsorship request for a 15-year-old student reportedly selected to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry said there was no record or correspondence in its files indicating any such request from any recognised organisation or individual.
“The Ministry 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 in part.
It urged anyone with relevant or verifiable information on the matter to formally present it to the Ministry for necessary action.
The Ministry further advised the public to disregard unverified reports and to confirm all education-related matters only through its official communication channels.
It reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging and supporting outstanding students through due process and transparent procedures.
