Bridge Academies excel in National Common Entrance examination for 6th time

By Chinelo Obogo

Students of Bridge International Academies’ clinched the top spots in the recently concluded National Common Entrance Examination for the sixth consecutive year, the school has said.

Managing Director of Bridge International Academies in Nigeria, Foyinsola Akinjayeju, said this year, Master Akodu Akinola emerged the top-performing pupil at Bridge, with a score of 198 out of 200. “His achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the effectiveness of Bridge’s innovative teaching methods and curriculum,” she said.

His result is closely followed by that of Alima Osunfowora, who emerged the best-performing female Bridge pupil with a total score of 185. Miss Ndu Ziva and Master Oyekan Ezekiel were tied for third place with a total score of 179.

“We are incredibly proud of Akinola and all our pupils who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our pupils, teachers, and staff who strive for excellence every day.
“The gender balance of the list of our top performers illustrates our commitment to equity, such that both boys and girls enjoy equal opportunity to quality education in all of our schools,” Akinjayeju said.

Reacting to his score, Master Akinola said, “I feel excited and happy being the overall best performer at Bridge and I am super proud of myself. I want to thank my teacher and my parents for supporting me on this journey.”

Also speaking on the performance of the students, the Manager, Academics at Bridge, Ezinne Tochie-Asogwa, said: “Since 2019, Bridge pupils have consistently excelled in the national common entrance exam, securing top positions in national rankings and gaining admission to top secondary schools across Nigeria. This year’s results reaffirm the effectiveness of Bridge’s approach to learning, combining high-quality teaching, data-driven instruction, and personalised learning.

“We are committed to ensuring every child has access to a life-changing education. We will continue to invest in our teachers, technology, and infrastructure to provide a nurturing learning environment that encourages pupils to excel academically and helps them develop essential skills for a successful future.”