ABEOKUTA– The Onakpa Emmanuel Foundation, in partnership with renowned child rights advocate, Barr. Habeeb Whyte and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASSUS), has announced plans to organise the Ogun state secondary school spelling bee competition.
The aim, according to the organisers is to promote literacy and academic excellence among students, adding that it is designed to enhance students’ vocabulary, improve communication skills, and encourage a culture of reading and intellectual engagement among secondary school students across the state
“The Spelling Bee competition will also provide a platform for young learners to build confidence, develop public speaking abilities, and participate in healthy academic competition that aligns with the vision of strengthening education and nurturing future leaders”, the statement reads
A total of ten schools have been selected to participate in the maiden edition of the competition, comprising five private schools and five public secondary schools across the state.
Each participating school will be represented by one student contestant accompanied by a teacher, while the event is expected to attract education stakeholders, teachers, and supporters of academic development within and beyond Ogun State.
The organisers expressed optimism that the Ogun State Secondary School Spelling Bee Championship will become a major annual academic event in the state, celebrating intellectual excellence and contributing to the continuous improvement of educational standards.
Invited schools include, Taidob College, Brightway College, Alaba Lawson School, Patterson Memorial College, and De-Gifted Private School, while the public schools listed for the competition are MarkJob Secondary School, Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, and Afro Grams Secondary School.
The championship is scheduled to hold on March 25, 2026, at the ASSUS Secretariat Hall in Leme, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with the programme expected to commence at 9:00 a.m. prompt.
