Accra, Aug.16, GNA - Ghana scored 270 points to beat Nigeria who scored 112 in the First West Africa Science and Mathematics Quiz organised to demystify the study of the subjects and make them enjoyable as the study of other subjects.

Ghana, also took the second and third position while Nigeria took the fourth, fifth and sixth positions respectively.

The first three winners took home plaques, certificates, 250, 150 and 100 dollars respectively while the fourth to the sixth position took consolation prizes of 100 dollars each and certificates. The Ghanaian team were Comfort Ayittah, Nurudeen Mohammed, Samuel Danso Acquah, Micheael Adrain Agyen, Valerian Nofong Jnr. and Allan Anzacira.

The Nigerian team comprised Olawale Akinduro, Olumide Ibideji, Chidiebere Okpala, Chibuzo Manafa, Kinsley Adjunughwure and cliford Nduku Ogun.

The competition was organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Primetime limited, producers of the National Science and Math quiz to help uplift the study, standard and the popularity of the subjects in second cycle schools in the sub-region and also to help students develop quick thinking, a probing and scientific mind about the things surrounding them.

Mr. Mathew Ndure, Registrar, WAEC, noted that the competition was also to promote a healthy academic rivalry among students in the sub-region and by so doing promote a sense of brotherliness cooperation and understanding among students who were future leaders in government, industry, technology, medicine among others.

Mr Kwame Twumasi Ampofo, Deputy Minister of Energy noted that the competition had brought a ray of hope for Africa and called for scholarship packages for the winners to motivate the youth better. He advocated for the across board curriculum for schools in the sub region, especially with the launch of the African Union's ambitious second decade of education aimed at repositioning the importance of girl child as well as science and technology education. He commended Mr. Kwaku Mensa-Bonsu, Managing Director of Primetime, the brain behind the competition, WAEC and teachers and other sponsors for making the maiden edition of the competition a reality.