It was a successful event at the Enugu State Qualifier of Nigeria Spelling Bee on 31st January 2019.

The competition which was hosted at Adorable British College started with a presentation of the Ambassador Certificate to Neta Nnabuenyi, the 2018 Junior Champion of the Nigeria Spelling Bee and Joint Junior Champion at the African Spelling Bee in Kenya.

A banner bearing her likeness was also presented to her school – University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus – for bringing up such a wonderful speller who made Nigeria proud at the international stage.

The contest went on after the presentation spanning up to 7 rounds. At the end of the rounds, these spellers emerged to represent the State at subsequent levels of the competition:

Juniors:

  • Chime Nkenna Ikechukwu of Deeper Life High School
  • Dibiaezue Charisma of Adorable British College
  • Livingston Obediah David of Deeper Life High School
  • Okolie Onyinyechukwu Crystal of University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus
  • Okwudili Dominion Chukwudalu of Deeper Life High School
  • Onoh Olivia Oluchi of Hidden Treasures High School, Ngwo
  • Ufondu Sosochi of Adorable British College

Seniors:

  • Adeoye Aireiena Joel of Deeper Life High School
  • Agu Adaeze Pearl of University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus
  • Igwe Angela Chinenye of University of Nigeria Secondary School Nsukka
  • Odo Oluebube of University of Nigeria Secondary School Nsukka Campus
  • Ogbodo Chimdindu Wilson of Hidden Treasure High School Ngwo

These spellers will go on to compete at the Regional Level of the competition alongside other South-East state top spellers.

We say a big thank you to all participants and coaches who took out time to groom the spellers.