{"id":18374,"date":"2026-04-21T14:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumarkng.com\/news\/oau-defeats-futa-triumphs-in-national-stem-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:52:29","slug":"oau-defeats-futa-triumphs-in-national-stem-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumarkng.com\/news\/oau-defeats-futa-triumphs-in-national-stem-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Oau-gate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition\" title=\"OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition\" \/><\/div><p>OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition, <!-- no image -->,  <\/p>\n<p>The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has emerged as the overall winner of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition after defeating the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in the grand finale.<\/p>\n<p>The institution, while disclosing the development in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, on Tuesday, noted that the contest featured top universities from across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, \u201cThe competition involved a rigorous selection process that tested participants\u2019 knowledge, innovation, and problem-solving abilities in STEM-related disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOAU advanced to the final stage alongside FUTA after outperforming other competing institutions during earlier rounds of the contest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The grand finale, described as highly competitive, showcased strong displays of creativity, teamwork, and technical expertise from both universities.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the contest, OAU secured the top position, surpassing FUTA in overall performance to clinch the national title.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, said the victory underscored the university\u2019s longstanding commitment to academic excellence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis landmark achievement reaffirms our enduring legacy in science and technology education, research, and innovation,\u201d Bamire said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the performance of the students reflected their discipline, ingenuity, and the dedication of the institution\u2019s academic staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a proud moment in the history of our university and a demonstration that we remain a pacesetter in STEM education, research, and innovation,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Also commenting, the Global President of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Leye Falode, commended the students for their resilience and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis victory is a product of rigorous preparation and the enabling academic environment provided by the university. Our students have once again shown they can excel at the highest level,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The university management applauded the team for bringing honour to the institution and expressed appreciation to stakeholders whose support contributed to the success, reiterating its commitment to nurturing talent and sustaining academic excellence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/2026\/04\/21\/oau-defeats-futa-triumphs-in-national-stem-competition\/\">OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>, Education &#8211; Daily Post Nigeria, April 21, 2026, 2:52 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OAU defeats FUTA, triumphs in national STEM competition, , The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has emerged as the overall winner of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition after defeating the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in the grand finale. 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