Jare Olukotun
A a pupil of Methodist Primary School, ljede, Master Afere Sunday, and a student of Abule-Eko Community Senior School, ljede, Ikanyi F. Patience, have emerged winers of the Spelling Bee Competition in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
They emerged winners in primary and secondary categories of the 22nd edition of the educational initiative in Ijede, held at its council on Thursday.
Winners in each category received prizes in recognition of their outstanding performances and academic achievements.
Shooba Shuaib, also of Methodist Primary School and Olatunji Pearl, of Egbin Kingdom Primary School, emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively in the primary category, while Salaudeen A. Afolayan, of Abule-Eko Community Senior School and Usman Jemima of the Luwasa Junior Secondary School also emerged 2nd and 3rd in the secondary category of the spelling Bee competition.
The Ijede LCDA, under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba, hosted the annual competition for primary and secondary school students as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and spelling abilities among pupils and students within Ijede and its environs.
The competition is an initiative of the New Era Foundation in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education.
Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir Kareem, in her remarks at the event, said that the process is part of not just developing students academically but also the need to build their capacity and confidence.
“This competition isn’t just about spelling; it is a rigorous exercise that provides opportunity for students to overcome stage fright, and demonstrate their intellectual abilities before an audience. I, therefore, urge participants to give their best”, she said.
The council chairman also commended teachers for their impacts on the pupils and students in their care.
“To our hardworking teachers, I extend my heartfelt gratitude. The knowledge demonstrated by these children today is the result of your patience and guidance”.
Similarly, the Head of Department of Education, ljede LCDA, Mr Otanbala, commended the teachers. He further encouraged the pupils and students to remain disciplined, determined, and focused on their academic pursuits.
While Anglican Primary School; Methodist Primary School; Egbin Kingdom Primary School; Community Primary School, Anwar-Islam Primary School, and Igbe-Ogunro Model Primary School, participated in the primary category, Luwasa High School (Senior); Abule-Eko Community Senior School; Abule-Eko Community Junior School, and Luwasa High School (Junior) participated in the secondary category.
