Winners Emerge As Orile-Agege LCDA Holds 2026 Spelling Bee

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The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has held its preliminary 2026 Spelling Bee Competition, with pupils and students from schools across the council area competing for top positions.

The competition, held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the council secretariat, was organised to promote learning and healthy academic competition among pupils and students.

Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. (Dr.) Sunday Ladipo, congratulated the participants and urged them to remain focused and not be discouraged by mistakes during the competition.

He also commended parents and teachers for their contributions to the education of the children, assuring that the administration would continue to prioritise education in Orile-Agege.

The Chairman, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, in his closing remarks, disclosed that some students were already undergoing vocational skills training.

He added that the council was planning to collaborate with schools to provide learners with opportunities to acquire additional skills after school hours.

In the primary school category, Atere Oluwajomiloju of Moses Orimolade Primary School emerged first, while Mohammed Sofiu of Progressive Primary School and Olanrewaju Daniella of Methodist Primary School came second and third respectively.

Udeh Joy of Okusanya Primary School was also recognised as the Most Vibrant Pupil among the participants.

In the secondary school category, Isah Hadiza of Girls Senior High School, Iyana-Ipaja, emerged first, followed by Anopueme Mercy of the same school in second place. Oduroye Dorcas of Eko Junior College, Orile-Agege, came third.

The event was attended by the Deputy Leader of the House, Hon. Waheed Balogun; Supervisor for Education, Hon. Oludara Babatunde; members of the Executive Committee; Education Secretary of District 1, Hajia Janat Bashorun Olokodana; representatives of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); council management staff; teachers; pupils and students.

Prizes and gifts were presented to the outstanding participants.

The council said the next phase of the competition would be held at the state level, where the One-Day Governor would eventually emerge.

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