Nile University of Nigeria was presented with the Supporter of the Year 2017 for its immense support in hosting the National Finals of the 2017 season of Nigeria Spelling Bee. It will be recalled that the University hosted all National Finalists for the period of the Finals (3 days) Sheriff was among the Nigerian Delegation to the African Spelling Bee 2017 in South Africa and emerged the African Spelling Champion, thus making him the Most Outstanding Speller in the 2017 Season. Sheriff Muhammad, a National Finalist of the 2017 Season is a student of King’s College Lagos, he performed at the top ranks in both State and Regional levels which brought him to the Natioanal Finals.
The Award was received by the Registrar on behalf of the University.Sheriff Mohammad

Chibuzor Amarikwa
Coach of the Year
Mr Chibuzor is the coach of Spellers from Deeper Life High School Port Harcourt Campus.
His Spellers (Benebo Nchege and Jeremiah Nnaemeka) have achieved such feat as winning the last Season’s National Championship and 1st Runner-up positions. Benebo also emerged the African Spelling Bee’s Joint 2nd.