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Alex Onyia (born May 15 1987) is a Nigerian Educationist.[1][2][3]
As at 2026, Alex is the Chief Executive of Educare.[4][5] Onyia is the convener of South East Math Olympiad.[6][7]
Alex Onyia | |
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| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Educationist |
Early life and education
[edit]Alex is from Enugu state. At a time when computer affordability was rare for children in Nigeria, he was privileged to have access to computers as his mother worked at the defunct Nigeria Telecommunications NITEL (Nigerian company).[8]
He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Engineering from University of Nigeria.[9]
Education activism
[edit]Onyia has championed for reforms in Nigeria's education sector.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Abdulkadiri, Faridah (2025-05-19). "Educare CEO Onyia Demands Full Probe into 2025 UTME, Says 'JAMB's Fraud Detection Algorithm Is Completely Flawed'". Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Meshioye, David (2025-06-10). "Educationist proposes Master's degree, N400k salary, car loan for Nigerian teachers". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Ukpe, Philip (July 2, 2024). "Stop Killing Made-In-Nigeria Vehicles, Educare Boss, Onyia Tells Governors". TheWhistler. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Ogwo, Charles (February 25, 2025). "Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria's STEM education". BusinessDay. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Akintayo, OpeOluwani (2025-10-20). "Education Ministry Denies Reports On Sponsorship Refusal For 15-Year-Old Math Olympiad Qualifier". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Ndu-okeke, Michael (2026-03-02). "Southeast Maths Olympiad Results Highlight Two Perfect Scores". Infoeast. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Ndu-okeke, Michael (2026-01-07). "South East Maths Olympiad to be 100% Computer Based". Infoeast. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ "How Africa's Educare bootstrapped its way to three continents". 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Silvernews, Silvernews (2025-05-17). "JAMB Invites Educare Chief Executive, Alex Onyia To Review 2025 JAMB Examination". SILVER NEWS. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ "Alex Onyia Sparks National Debate Over Note-Taking Culture In Nigerian Classrooms". Nigeria Education News. 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "“What I’ll Do Differently if I’m in Charge of Nigerian Education”: Alex Onyia Shares His Vision". Nigeria Education News. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
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