Ambassadors College, Royal Regency School, Dansol High School, others book their spots at the CLB Academy Spelling Bee Competition Grand Finale

After a successful completion of the first preliminary stage i.e. Primary School Category, CLB Academy Spelling Bee Competition returned last weekend for its second preliminary stage i.e. Junior Secondary School Category with over 10 schools in attendance and a total of 55 students.

The competition commenced with an opening address by the Host of the Day; Victoria Nkong CEO Qtaby Events who then introduced The Jury for the day;Mr Efe Omorogbe; renowned journalist, CEO Buckwyld Media & and manager to the Legendary Tuface Idibia a.k.a 2Baba, Mr Oladapo Oyewumi; CEO/Founder Centre for Law & Business, and Mr Oye Akideinde; Regional Director West Africa, Boom Music Player, Co-founder 360NOBs. The Pronouncer,Dr. Blessing Ntamu; Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundation, University of Calabar, Author, Host, Psychologist Radio Show, CRBC Radio, Calabar, made a short speech urging children to pay more attention to studying and imbibe a healthy reading culture and spend less time on social media.

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Schools present at the Second Preliminary Stage included; Isolog Schools, Royal Regency Schools, Ambassadors College, Ruling Stars Schools, Straitgate College, Covenant Child Academy, Lekki British International School, Princeton College, Dansol High School, Rainbow College, Straitgate High School, Jesilo High School, Brain Breeders School, Attwool School, Debiruss School.

It was a tough competition at the Junior Secondary School Category as all contestants competed vigorously amongst themselves to qualify for the Grand Finale. At a stage, two keen contestants were evenly matched and went through several rounds of competitive spelling between the two of them before a winner could emerge. Ten finalists emerged from five rounds and will proceed to the The Grand Finale on December 9, 2017 at The Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos.

The Grand Finale will feature a special French spelling categoryfor Junior and Senior Secondary Schools contestants which will test the contestants’ French spelling skills and also the use of words in French. The winner of this special category will be rewarded with an all-expense paid complimentary trip to a French country. Interested participants should kindly contact +234 701 113 7772

Finalists from the second preliminary stage of the CLB Academy Spelling Bee Competition were;

AkpowenreOgaga - Royal Regency School, Lekki

Ibrahim Sule - The Ambassadors College, Ota

Kamsiyiochukwu Nwokoro - Dansol High School, Ikeja

Ayodeji OluwatomiDansol High School, Ikeja)

Duru Kamsi - Attwool Schools, Lekki

Osose Isi – Iyere -Debiruss College

Chillion Mason -Jesilo High School, Lekki

Aanu Ogunnubi - Rainbow College, Maba

Fajinmi Timothy - Straitgate College, Ogun State

Adebayo Oluwafikunolami - Straitgate College, Ogun State

The final preliminary stage which will feature a continuation of the Junior Secondary School category and the Senior Secondary School Category will hold on Saturday December 2, 2017 at the Governance Hall, Centre for Law and Business, Victoria Island. Registrations for these categories are still open. Simply log onto www.clb.com.ng to register.

At the first preliminary stage (primaries 4 -6) and from highly rated schools such asCorona Schools, Princeton Schools, Pampers Private School, Straitgate Schools, Liberty Schools, The Foreshore School, Sahel Montessori School, Chrisland School, Future Kids School, Heritage House School, Grange School, The Ambassadors Schools, First Quiver Schools, MD Schools, Ruling Stars School amongst others as well as public schools sponsored by the organisers to participate in the Competition featuring in excess of 100 contestants emerged the following finalists who will proceed to the Grand Finale on December 9, 2017 as well:

Vitalis Vitalis Etim - Pampers Private School, Alaka,

Agbim Izuchukwu - Heritage House School, Yaba,

Adeboye Abdullahi - Ambassadors School, Ota

Chijindu Ezeh - The Foreshore School, Ikoyi

Ifeoluwa Olusanya - First Quiver School, Lekki

Mosopefoluwa Ayeni - Corona Schools, Ikoyi

Ekwuma Onosowo - Princeton School, Surulere

Ifeoma Onyemenam - Princeton School, Surulere

Tochukwu Onwukwe - Corona Schools, Gbagada

Adejare Adesokan - Corona Schools, Ikoyi.

Members of the Jury for the Primary School Category included Ms. Fadekemi Olumide – Aluko; Founder/Head of School, The Toddler Tree School and Member, Board of Governors, Grange School.

Tickets for the Grand Finale are now available and on sale at Centre for Law & Business, No. 18 Babatunde Jose Road, Off Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island and at Qtaby Events Ltd. Plot 902B, Gbolahan Owolabi Close, Omole Phase 1 GRA, Omole, Lagos. Tickets cost N5, 000 per person. The Grand Finale promises to very competitive, entertaining and highly rewarding with family friendlyentertainment from celebrities like Lolo1 of Wazobiafma.k.aAdaku,Orezi,Somaof Big Brother, Mc Abbey and lots more.

CLB Academy Spelling Bee Competition is packaged and produced by Qtaby Events, supported by GOtv, Ynaija, Laternabooks, PulseNG, Bukiano Ltd, Ariella Chips, 360Nobs, Kukuruku Entertainment, WhatToWear Couture.