Iwo was agog with academic energy as 216 brilliant students from nine schools converged at Salinsile Events Centre for the MECAMA Games Competition. The Busy Brains 4.0 Edition, held from November 24 to 26, 2025. The three-day event, organized by Algorithm Educational Concepts in partnership with the Dexterity Progressive Organized Private Schools of Nigeria (DEPROPSON), Iwo Chapter, showcased outstanding intellectual performance among young learners.
Conceptualized and convened by Mr. Akinwole Adebayo Najeem, a lecturer from the Mathematics Department, Federal College of Education, Iwo, the competition aimed at strengthening teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving among pupils and students.
Participants from schools including Daaru Qalam School, At-Tawfeeq Model Academy, At-Tawheed School, Kunfayakun Erudite School, Excellent Model School, Olohunlogbo School, Aonullah International School, and Al-Abadillah School formed 108 creatively named teams, adopting titles inspired by ornaments, gems, flowers, and elements such as Alabaster, Bamboo, Alexandrite, Pearl, and Bismuth.
To ensure fairness and transparency, 27 umpires—among them respected lecturers of the Federal College of Education, Iwo, such as Mrs. Hamdallah Orisadare, Mr. Akereyeni Kehinde, and Mr. Nurudeen Adefajo—supervised the contest.
Following a keenly contested first round, 56 teams advanced to the second stage. The semifinal rounds were intense, with students thrilling the audience with their speed, accuracy, and strategic collaboration across diverse academic challenges.
In the grand finale, exceptional young minds emerged winners. In the Primary Category, Team Bismuth (Daaru Qalam School) clinched the top prize, followed by Team Bamboo (At-Tawfeeq Model Academy) in second place and Team Plutonium (At-Tawheed School) in third. In the Secondary Category, Team Nitrogen of At-Tawfeeq Model Academy took first place, while Team Pearl and Team Milestone—both from Kunfayakun Erudite School—won second and third respectively. Winners received cash prizes of ₦50,000, ₦30,000, and ₦20,000.
MECAMA Games Development Manager, Mr. Hafeez Adewoyin (Diamond), expressed satisfaction with the event’s success, applauding participating schools, umpires, and students for their dedication. He reaffirmed MECAMA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting educational excellence across Osun State and beyond.
Inventor and convener of the MECAMA Games, Mr. Akinwole Adebayo Najeem, lauded the students for their brilliance, describing the edition as a display of creativity, teamwork, and modern problem-solving skills. He called for support from government, organizations, and individuals to sustain and expand the initiative.