Lagos Mainland LG holds 2026 SpellingBee for public schools, rewards outstanding students
The Lagos Mainland Local Government in Lagos State has held its 2026 Spelling Bee Competition, rewarding the best pupils and students that emerged in the public primary and secondary schools categories in the area.
It is recalls that the competition brings together over 27 government primary schools and seven government secondary schools to compete for honours and promote academic excellence.
At the end of the primary school category, Master Francis Oganna of Ijero Baptist Primary School emerged First, Miss Chidinma Ndubisi of UNA Christ Church, Odunfa, came second, while Master Abdulmuiz Oshinlaja of Lagos Mainland Primary School, Ijero, took third place.
In the secondary school category, Miss Mary Nwooga of Nawair Ud Deen Senior High School emerged the winner, Master Israel Otuma of Ayetoro Senior Grammar School came second, while Janet Ogbonna of Ilogbo Junior High School came third.
NAN reports that the competition climaxed with the presentation of prizes to the finalists.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Secretariat in Lagos on Friday, the Chairman of the council, Mr Jubriel Emilagba, said the initiative was designed to bring together young minds and showcase their talents.
The chairman said the competition witnessed pupils and students battle for top prizes in both primary and secondary categories.
“Today is not just about spelling words correctly, it is about building confidence, sharpening intellect and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
“Every word these students spell today represents a step towards greater knowledge, greater confidence and a brighter future,” he said.
Emilagba said as an administration, he firmly believed that no meaningful development could take place without investing in education.
According to him, this conviction has continued to guide our interventions in the education sector.
The chairman also highlighted his administration’s interventions in the education sector.
“In line with this commitment, our administration has embarked on the rehabilitation of UNA Primary School and Kadara Primary School, creating a more conducive learning environment for our children.
“We have also supported students through the distribution of free GCE and JAMB forms, helping to reduce the financial burden on families.
” This support will ensure that no deserving child is denied the opportunity to pursue further education because of financial constraints,” he stated.
Emilagba added that through the Back-to-School initiative, his administration provided students with free school bags and essential stationery.
He said this was because they understand that sometimes what appears small to them could make a significant difference in the life of a child.
The chairman noted that this days Spelling Bee was another demonstration of our determination to discover, encourage and celebrate academic excellence among our young people.
Also speaking, the Supervisor for Education, Mr Oluseye Olofin, said the competition was designed to bring together pupils and students across the council to showcase their academic prowess.
“Education is the bedrock of any successful nation. Our Chairman has been doing a lot to ensure that pupils in both primary and secondary schools have access to quality classrooms and quality infrastructure.
Olofn said this was through the distribution of exercise books, learning materials, summer coaching, and free GCE and UTME forms,” he said.
He noted that since assuming office, this was his first edition of the competition, adding that the turnout was impressive and that efforts would be made to improve next year’s edition to better prepare pupils for the state-level contest.
Speaking, Miss Mary Nwooga of Nawair Ud Deen Senior High School, who emerged the winner in the secondary category, appreciated the council for the initiative.
Nwooga promised not to let her school and the council down by studying harder for the upcoming competition at the state level.
