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Meet 15-Year-Old Agbo Adoga: Nigeria’s Math Prodigy Who Scored a Perfect 1600 on the SAT

19th October 2025

Agbo Adoga, a 15-year-old student from Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, has achieved a perfect SAT score of 1600 and amassed 84 academic distinctions, including global awards in mathematics and coding competitions.

Port Harcourt Teen Makes Global Headlines

Nigeria’s educational landscape has been lit up by the extraordinary achievements of Agbo Adoga, a 15-year-old prodigy from Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, who recently attained a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT—a feat that places him among the world’s most exceptional young scholars.

Born with a passion for numbers and logic, Agbo has quickly risen through ranks of international academic competitions, earning recognition across mathematics, coding, and science disciplines.

A Record-Breaking Journey in Mathematics and STEM

At just 15, Agbo Adoga has 84 major achievements to his name, spanning both local and global contests. His record includes multiple gold medals, international championships, and prestigious academic honors.

Some of his most notable achievements include:

Overall Runner-Up (Grade 11–12) at the Singapore Maths Global Finals (SMGF) 2025.
Perfect Scorer in the Singapore and Asian Schools Maths Olympiad (SASMO) 2024.
1st Place Worldwide in the Maths Best of the Best Round of the 5th International STEM Olympiad 2025.
World Champion (Mathematics) at the 4th Grand Final of the International STEM Olympiad, Spain, 2025.
Gold Medalist in both Coding and Mathematics categories at several editions of the International STEM Olympiad (2023–2025).
Winner of the National Mathematics Tournament (Maths4life), 2025, with a team cash prize of ₦3 million, where he was also named Most Valuable Player.
Champion of the 2023 Cowbellpedia TV Quiz Show (Junior Category), earning ₦5 million and an educational tour to South Africa.

Agbo has also represented Nigeria in multiple international contests including the International Youth Mathematics Challenge (IYMC), University of Witwatersrand Mathematics Competition, and the Nigerian Mathematics Olympiad, consistently ranking among the top performers.

Consistency and Excellence Across the Years

Agbo’s achievements began early and have grown exponentially each year. By 2025, he had earned:

Gold medals in five consecutive editions of the International STEM Olympiad.
Silver and Honour Awards in multiple global coding contests.
National and regional first-place finishes across Nigeria’s most competitive STEM events.

His dedication, intellectual discipline, and love for problem-solving have made him a model of academic excellence for Nigerian youth.

The Road Ahead

With a perfect SAT score and a long list of international accolades, Agbo Adoga’s future in academia appears boundless. He plans to pursue advanced studies in mathematics and computer science, with aspirations of contributing to innovation in technology and education.

His story stands as an inspiration not only to young learners in Nigeria but also to education systems across Africa striving to nurture talent and excellence.

About Graceland International School

Graceland International School, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is known for producing exceptional students in science and technology. The school continues to uphold a strong academic tradition, providing a supportive environment for intellectually gifted learners like Agbo Adoga.