The Oyo State qualifier of Nigeria Spelling Bee was well contested and ran into the 9th Round in the quest to identify the Best Speller in Oyo State.

The contest which held at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) was organized by Bee Spelling Competition Initiative and hosted by Emmanuel A. Fawole with support from Afristar Foundation UK and Nigerian Network of NGOs.

Five spellers emerged from the competition who will represent Oyo State at the South-West Regional competition on Children’s Day (May 27th) in Ogun.

Rasaq Lawal emerged the Best Speller at the competition, and received a cash prize from Afristar Foundation.

We will like to use this medium to appreciate all that participated at the event. Coaches, Parents and well wishers.

We also acknowledge and appreciate our hosts for the Oyo Competition; Emmanuel A. Fawole, Afristar Foundation and Nigeria Network of NGOs for successfully hosting the Nigeria Spelling Bee Oyo State Qualifier by partnering with us.

Other partners and sponsors are also encouraged to contact us HERE for the advancement of education and the propagation of the Nigerian Language and Culture.

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