The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has held its 22nd Annual Spelling Bee Competition, with outstanding students emerging as champions in the primary and secondary school categories.
The competition, held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Ijede LCDA Multipurpose Hall, was organised to promote academic excellence, improve students’ spelling abilities and encourage healthy academic competition among pupils and students in Ijede and its environs.
The initiative was organised by the New Era Foundation in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, with winners in the various categories receiving prizes in recognition of their outstanding performances.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir Kareem, described the competition as more than a test of spelling proficiency.
According to him, the competition provides students with an opportunity to overcome stage fright, build confidence and demonstrate their intellectual abilities before an audience.
“This competition isn’t just about spelling; it is a rigorous exercise that provides an opportunity for students to overcome stage fright and demonstrate their intellectual abilities before an audience. I therefore urge participants to give their best,” he said.
He also commended the teachers for their dedication and contribution to the students’ achievements.
“To our hardworking teachers, I extend my heartfelt gratitude. The knowledge demonstrated by these children today is the result of your patience and guidance,” he added.
Also speaking, the Head of the Education Department, Mr. Otanbala, commended the participating teachers for their efforts and encouraged the students to remain disciplined, determined and focused on their academic pursuits.
Schools that participated in the primary school category included Anglican Primary School, Methodist Primary School, Egbin Kingdom Primary School, Community Primary School, Anwar-Islam Primary School and Igbe-Ogunro Model Primary School.
In the secondary school category, participating schools were Luwasa High School (Senior), Abule-Eko Community Senior School, Abule-Eko Community Junior School and Luwasa High School (Junior).
Competition Results
Primary School Category
- Afere Sunday — Methodist Primary School
- Shooba Shuaib — Methodist Primary School
- Olatunji Pearl — Egbin Kingdom Primary School
Secondary School Category
- Ikanyi F. Patience — Abule-Eko Community Senior School
- Salaudeen A. Afolayan — Abule-Eko Community Senior School
- Usman Jemima — Luwasa Junior Secondary School
