Maryam Ogunbayo has emerged overall winner of the 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (774 – YONSPA) [2022].
Gbolahan Ayinde from Ogun State came second while Uchendu Judith from Edo State came third.
The 774YONPA targets young Nigerians in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory to motivate them towards careers in Science, Technology and Innovation sectors.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya announced a full-scale scholarship and a cash donation to the winner of the 2022 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (YONSPA), Maryam Ogunbayo.
The Governor made the announcement when he received Maryam Ogunbayo who represented Gombe State in the competition and emerged the overall winner with 119 points beating all the other states in his office.
Maryam Ogunbayo was also the best in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics during the competition which was held in Abuja.
Inuwa Yahaya who was impressed by her outstanding performance announced a scholarship award to the trailblazing Maryam to whatever level of her academic career and a cash gift of one million Naira for making Gombe state proud.
He further applauded the competitive spirit of the young scientists and congratulated her as well as the management and staff of her school, Pen Resource Academy and her parents over the feat achieved.
