The National Grand Finale of the Nigeria Spelling Bee took place on 30th July 2025 in Port Harcourt, bringing together the very best spellers from across Nigeria—students who first emerged champions at their state competitions.
After a thrilling contest of intellect, precision, and resilience, we are proud to announce the National Champions of 2025:
🏆 SENIOR CATEGORY
🥇 Champion: Osalusi Damilare David – Greater Tomorrow International College, Ondo State – ₦1,000,000 Scholarship
🥈 1st Runner-Up: Nwobodo Caleb Chikamso – Calvary Arrows College, Gboko, Benue State – ₦500,000 Scholarship
🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Priscilia Okoroafor – Christ the King Cathedral College, Aba, Abia State – ₦300,000 Scholarship
🏆 JUNIOR CATEGORY
🥇 Champion: Oghenebrume Tarhe-veyan – Deeper Life High School, Abeokuta Campus – ₦500,000 Scholarship
🥈 1st Runner-Up: Oluwadamilola Adeolu Ooreofe – Saint Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ekiti State – ₦300,000 Scholarship
🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Okonkwo Munachi Monalisa – Divine Touch International School – ₦200,000 Scholarship
🏆 PRIMARY CATEGORY
🥇 Champion: Obinna Praise Chiamaka – Spring of Life and Fountain of Wisdom Schools, Enugu State.
✍️ ESSAY COMPETITION WINNERS
📝 Junior Essay Champion: Esheya Augustina – Marist Comprehensive Academy, Aba
📝 Senior Essay Champion: Tehila Uwamkwe – Charles Dale Memorial International School, Port Harcourt
🌟 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Mr. Adesuyi Adeola of Greater Tomorrow International College, Ondo State, was honored as the Coach of the Year (2024 Season) for his students’ exceptional performances at the state, national, and African Spelling Bee levels.
🌍 Beyond the prizes, these brilliant champions have also earned the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2026 African Spelling Bee in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, March 2026.
🙏 A special appreciation goes to Charles Dale Memorial International School, Port Harcourt, for graciously hosting the 2025 National Finals and making it a truly memorable event.
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Registration for the 2026 Season of the Nigeria Spelling Bee opens on 1st September 2025. Get ready to enter your spellers for another season of excellence, learning, and national pride!
✨ Nigeria Spelling Bee—Spelling Today, Leading Tomorrow. ✨
