“God’s Own State” came alive on Saturday the 16th of March as the Nigeria Spelling Bee held the Abia State Level Qualifier of the competition at the Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Secondary School Umudike.

Schools from around Abia State and environs came to clinch a slot to represent the State at the Regional Qualifier of the contest.

After some exciting rounds of showing their spelling prowess, these spellers made it as the top spellers in Abia State:

JUNIORS:

Azih Daniel Ekene of Marist Comprehensive Academy, Uturu

Benjamin Chimaobi of Covenant High School, Umule, Aba

Brown-West .S. Julia Nengi of Deeper Life High School Aba Campus

Chukwuma Nnenna of Victory College International, Aba

Ejikem Blessing of Covenant High School, Umule, Aba

Lugbe Rebecca Biranwin of Deeper Life High School Aba Campus

Ogwo Joel Emenike of Victory College International, Aba

Okoro .K. David Model of Deeper Life High School Aba Campus

Okoroafor Preston Chinemerem of Marist Brother’s Juniorate

Ubi Stellamaris Obase Osuuwake of Marist Comprehensive Academy, Uturu Abia State

Udoka Chiamaka Margret of Deeper Life High School, Owerri Campus

Uttams Emmanuel Chigozie of Deeper Life High School

SENIORS:

Azuogu Mary- Treasure of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Demonstration Secondary School, Umudike

Candice Onyinyechi Azubuike of Covenant High School Umule, Aba

Chime Angelo Chibueze of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu

Chukwudi Ifeoma of Covenant High School, Umule, Aba

Maduforo Victor Uchechukwu of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu

Mmegwa Arumonye Valery of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu

Mmonwe Chidera Henry of Marist Brothers Juniorate Uturu, Abia State

Ngene Favour Ifechukwu of Winners International College, Nkpor

Niogwe-Mackins Testimony Somtochukwu of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu, Abia State

Nnadi Courage Nmerichukwu of Marist Comprehensive Academy, Uturu

Nwabuokwu Chigozie Gerard of Marist Brothers Juniorate Uturu, Abia State

Otugo Uchenna Emmanuel of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu

Uel Chiamaka Nsofor of Deeper Life High School, Owerri Campus

Both junior and senior top Spellers will go on to represent Abia State at the South-East Regional Qualifier, facing Spellers from 4 other states such as Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu and Anambra.

At the national finals, these Spellers will have an opportunity to win a ₦1,000,000 scholarship (Snr) or a ₦100,000 cash prize (Jnr) among other exciting prizes.
The 6 national champions will also win an all-expenses-paid trip to represent Nigeria at the African Spelling Bee 2019 in Uganda.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the Host School, MOUAU Demonstration Secondary School for providing a conducive hosting environment for the Abia State Qualifier of the Nigeria Spelling Bee competition.

We wish to extend our utmost appreciation to all supportive parents who made out time to come and witness and encourage their Spellers. Our appreciation also goes to the hardworking coaches who invested much time into the success of the Spellers. We also say a big Thank You to all participating schools who registered their students for the contest.