Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has, through its yearly National Mathematics Competition (ANMC), encouraged brilliance and educational excellence for over two decades.
Now in its 22nd year, the contest continues to spotlight the nation’s brightest young problem-solvers.
This year’s spotlighted Mamman Jamaladeen Tahir, a Kogi-born student at Air Force Secondary School, Shasha, Lagos.
In a stunning feat of intellect and determination, Tahir emerged as the overall winner in the Junior Secondary Category, outperforming over 10,000 contenders from more than 30 states. His triumph ignited pride across his school and the entire Nigerian Air Force education community.
“For us in the Air Force, excellence is not limited to the skies — it is a way of life, even in the classroom, Commandant of the school, Squadron Leader N Gana, said.
He added, “This win is a confirmation of our values and the deliberate focus of the Chief of the Air Staff on mission-oriented training and holistic development.”
Tahir, soft-spoken and focused, attributed his victory to late-night study sessions, prayer, and parental support.
“Sometimes I stayed up till 1 a.m. to study. I just kept pushing and trusted God,” he shared.
But behind the celebration lies the deeper story — NTIC’s unwavering commitment to nation-building through education.
Its Managing Director, Mr. Fevzullah Bilgin, said his vision for Nigeria’s future was bold, strategic, and deeply human.
“Mathematics is not just a subject,” he said, adding: “It is the mother of all sciences. Any child who is extraordinarily talented in Mathematics has the potential to be extraordinary in any field.
“And that’s precisely why NTIC has remained steadfast in its mission — not just to educate, but to ignite ambition, reward brilliance, and transform lives.”
Bilgin said his organisation has committed over ₦600 million yearly to scholarships and competition expenses, with nearly 90 students currently benefiting from the NTIC-ANMC full scholarship scheme.
