NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHIZKIDS
About the IT Whizkids Competition 2026
The National Information Technology Whizkids Competition is to stimulate the interest and passion of young minds in Information Technology. The competition is organized by Nigeria Computer Society and other partners for Secondary school students. Entrants are expected to participate in the competition which is fully on IT related topics.
2026 Winner
Otaru Victor
Matrix International Academy, Gombe
Results of the IT Whizkids Competition 2026
Stage 3: Grand Finale
| S/N | Name of Candidate | Name of School | State | Zone | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otaru Victor | Matrix International Academy Gombe | Gombe | North-East | 1st |
| 2 | Davids Deinma Omieibi | Deeper Life High School, Uyo Campus | Akwa Ibom | South-South | 2nd |
| 3 | Kilani Abdulrahman | Shepherd International College | Lagos | South-West | 3rd |
| 4 | Elvis Ikechukwu | Bloombreed Schools Day | Rivers | South-South | 4th |
| 5 | Sanusi Mofopefoluwa Treasure | Foursquare International Secondary School | Ogun | South-West | 5th |
| 6 | Quest Solomon Barde | Pen Resource Academy | Gombe | North-East | 6th |
Stage 2: Zonal Level Qualifiers
| S/N | Name of Candidate | Name of School | State | Zone | Position/Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Dumkenechukwu Okonkwo-Uwandulu | Federal Goverment Academy, Suleja | Niger | North-Central | Qualified |
| 2 | Luis Lu | NTIC Abuja | FCT | North-Central | Qualified |
| 3 | Solomon Adeyemo Oni | Excellent Kiddies Montessori Academy | FCT | North-Central | Qualified |
| 4 | Quest Solomon Barde | Pen Resource Academy | Gombe | North-East | Qualified |
| 5 | Samuel Adegboyega | Deeper Life High School, Jalingo Campus, Taraba State | Taraba | North-East | Qualified |
| 6 | Victor Otaru | Matrix International Academy Gombe | Gombe | North-East | Qualified |
| 7 | Amina Husna Muktar | Dialogue Academy | Kaduna | North-West | Qualified |
| 8 | Jim-Ita Irom | Deeper Life High School, Kaduna | Kaduna | North-West | Qualified |
| 9 | Khadija Nasir Musa | Upper Basic Girls Model Science | Kano | North-West | Qualified |
| 10 | Greatness Ajah | Deeper Life High School Enugu | Enugu | South-East | Qualified |
| 11 | Nwagbara Chidiogo | Shekinah British International School, Owerri Imo State | Imo | South-East | Qualified |
| 12 | Somto Agbodike | Divine Rays British School (Holy Ghost British Academy) | Anambra | South-East | Qualified |
| 13 | Davids Deinma Omieibi | Deeper Life High School, Uyo Campus | Akwa Ibom | South-South | Qualified |
| 14 | Edward Amanda Adanna | Deeper Life High School, Uyo Campus | Akwa Ibom | South-South | Qualified |
| 15 | Elvis Ikechukwu | Bloombreed Schools Day | Rivers | South-South | Qualified |
| 16 | Kilani Abdulrahman | Shepherd International College | Ekiti | South-West | Qualified |
| 17 | Qosim Ahmad Alominle | Heritage Global Academy | Lagos | South-West | Qualified |
| 18 | Sanusi Mofopefoluwa Treasure | Foursquare Secondary School, Asero, Abeokuta | Ogun | South-West | Qualified |
Stage 1: State Level Qualifiers
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Guidelines
- To enter, interested applicants must currently be enrolled in any secondary school across the Nation.
- Each school is to register not less than two applicants for the competition.
- Each applicant is to pay a non-refundable registration fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) online to complete the application.
- Entry applicants must fill the competition application form via www.ncs.org.ng
- Entry applicants are to submit their evidence of registration fees payment and electronic copy of their passport with the online form.
- Application portal opens-16th March 2026 and closes on 15th May, 2026.
- State level competition will be held on 4th June 2026.
- Zonal level competition will be held on 23rd June, 2026
- National level competition will be held on 30th June 2026, and the results will be announced that same day.
- Peradventure there is a tie in the scores; another quiz will be fixed to determine the winners.
- Winners will be officially recognized and awarded during the NCS Annual Conference.
- Any costs or expenses incurred by entrants for participating in the competition are at the applicant’s account. The organizers will only provide the prize for awardees
- The decision of the panel of judges is final and is not subject to any form of appeal with regards to selection of finalists.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to Senior Secondary (SS) 1 & 2 Students in any secondary school (Private and Public) in Nigeria. It is also open to Brilliant JSS3 Students that wish to participate. The entry application must be filled and submitted online.
Quiz Coverage
Computer Studies Curriculum as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and emerging trends in Technology.
Important Dates
- Application Portal Opens: March 16th, 2026
- Application Closes: May 15th, 2026
- State Level Competition: June 4th, 2026 (Computer Based Test)
- Zonal Level Competition: June 23rd, 2026 (Mock: June 10th, 2026 (Online Test)
- National Level Competition: June 30th, 2026 (Online)
Enquiries
Email: educomm@ncs.org.ng
Call/WhatsApp: 08037213920
