Anambra State has emerged as one of the four states to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming International Chemistry Olympiad in Japan later in the year.

This was announced when Marist Comprehensive Secondary School, Nteje paid a courtesy call to the Commissioner of Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha at the Jerome Udoji state Secretariat Complex Awka.

Addressing the four-man delegate from the school, Professor Omenugha congratulated the school for emerging as one of the top representatives for the virtual Chemistry Competition this year.

While attributing their feat to Governor Willie Obiano’s dexterity in ensuring that every Anambra child had access to quality education, Professor Omenugha urged the state representative, Master Valentine Umeanyika not to hold back and give his all to emerge victorious at the competition.

She also pledged the support of the state through provision of educational resources that would help him to be the best in his field of interest.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Nwando Obiano while extolling the school on a job well-done, enjoined them not to relent in their efforts at raising future leaders as the best is yet to come.

Meanwhile, the State representative, Master Umeanyikwa from Marist Comprehensive Secondary School Nteje said that he was able to emerge as the best at the national level because of his resolve not to give up in spite of some challenges.