CSB has remain a proven academic product in

recuperating the dead passion of children in rural

areas towards education. And the maiden edition of
the City Spelling Bee (CSB), Okija 2015 wasnt an
exception. The project was conceived by the initiator
due to the challenges children in the area faces in
advancing their academic career.
This 20 page document is a concise report of the preproject activities, the observations, impact and other
necessary information about the CSB Project held on
the 18th, May 2015 at Okija, Ihiala Local Government
Area, Anambra State. This report is generated for the
purpose of review. It is an intellectual property of
Interspeeches International, Inc. All rights reserved.

CITY SPELLING BEE (CSB)

OKIJA 2015
SPECIAL REPORT

tomorrow begins today!

2015 Interspeeches International, Inc.

ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD
(AN/14B/2597)

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1.0

INTRODUCTION

Very few states are committing resources into securing the next generation. And the Anambra
State government is providing a lead, in no small has contributed to the task of providing the
most reliable tool, education for the Anambra Child; quality free education and conducive
learning environment. But this huge opportunity in most cases have been less maximized due
to the attitude of the community; chieftains, parents and children. The response of the
children towards education often contend with their passion for trade, causing a great
challenge in their academic pursuit a nightmare of the typical Igbo child.
A renaissance to halt this circle that would continue rather stop is the Inaugural City Spelling
Bee (CSB) Okija 2015. CSB is a product of Interspeeches International, Inc. The project
organized by the ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD, as a community development service project in
the course of his National Youth Service (NYSC) in the locality. A gift to the Okija child.
While the credibility and prospectus of the project was greatly acknowledged, 11 schools
enrolled for the bee, a captivating 3hours 30minutes moments captured by NTA and
Madonna FM (93.3), as the kids displayed uncommon brilliance turning the event into a
scrabble they spelt exchangeable endlessly. The peak of the event witnessed an
amazement, as a thirteen year old, Ibekwe Chidu of Central School, Okija leaving his
competitor twelve year Ozulumba Chimdindu with the second place entered the CSB Hall of
Fame, Okija emerging as the Spellebrity of the City Spelling Bee (CSB), Okija held on the 18th
May, 2015 at the Prestigious Umuesudam Hall, Ubahu-Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area,
Anambra State, Nigeria.
The significance of the project was commended by the Okija people with sponsorship from
Indomie Instant Noodles and Obijackson Foundation, Madonna University, Okija Youth
Movement, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Madonna FM (93.3).
2.0

ABOUT THE PROJECT

CSB Okija is a purpose driven community development project anchored on the need to
restore and sustain the lost passion of children towards academic excellence. According to
Interspeeches research in children Psychology spelling is the foundation of the childs
learning culture. Children dont begin by learning how to solve Math; rather they begin by
trying to pronounce words. Consequently, if this innate and latent potential is rightly
harnessed and engaged, their interest in learning can be very much sustained worthwhile of
tomorrow.
It is an ingenious product of Interspeeches International, a renaissance in celebrating
sustainable academic excellence.
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CSB RESEARCH & SCHOOL TOUR

CSB Okija Facilitator was received at Godly Seeds Nursery and

Pry. School, Okija with great excitement.
Courtesy: CSB Team | Weinke

While majority of Nigerian States are faced with the

daunting challenge of paying adequate attention to
basic education, the government within the state is
doing much to be commended. Nevertheless parents
and children barely understood the worth of this rare
gesture. Thus in presenting the project to the schools,
directors and pupils saw it as a remarkable platform to
test confidence and academic excellence.

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While challenges involved in executing such a project are enormous, the project was activated
in November 2014, with research conducted covering a total of 15schools, followed by invite
to the individual schools. In addition to survey and assessment, the activation period also took
several months of identifying, linking and connecting sponsors to facilitate the prosperity of
the project.
The project required 20weeks of adequate preparation, thus Practice Brochure (WordBank)
was dispatched to all schools that will prepare them for the bee. At every point in the tour,
the schools received the project warmly. Though directors expressed dissatisfaction on the
lack of this kind of opportunity for kids to test their intellectual capacity, but acknowledged
the project as first of its kind in Anambra State.
4.0

CSB SPONSORSHIP

Indomie Instant Noodles Endorsed CSB

Okija 2015

5.0

Sponsors identified the project as a mass enlightenment tool.

Thus Indomie Instant Noodles, Onitsha signed up bee to refresh
the event, the Obijackson Foundation provided materials for the
event, Department of English and Literary Studies, Madonna
University judged the bee, and Nigeria Television Authority (NTA)
and the Madonna FM (93.3) as media sponsors signed up for the
bee to be part of the campaign.

CSB JUDGES

CSB Judges were nominated distinguish personality of high academic standing from the
prestigious Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. They were pre-informed and signed interest
to be part of the Project.
UCHE OBOKO is a senior lecturer of English in the Department of English and Literary Studies,
of the Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. She is
the Chief Pronouncer and Judge in the CSB Okija
2015 Project.
NKAISO ANNY is a superb senior student of
English and Literary Studies at the prestigious
Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. She is the
President of the Madonna Writers and Speakers
Association. And was nominated as the Judge in
the CSB Okija 2015 Project.
NNEBUE VICTORIA, an exceptional senior student
of English and Literary Studies at the Prestigious
CSB Chief Judge; Uche Oboko of Dept. of English and Literary
Studies, Madonna University, Okija ditching words to the Kids
Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. Her
during the CSB Day.
Photo Courtesy: CSB Media Team
commitment to detail editing he what avail her to
partook in many projects in the university
community, like drama and poetic writing and also articles. She was degree two CSB Judge
CSB Okija 2015 Project.
AKOMAS MARY is a distinguished senior student of English and Literary Studies at the
prestigious Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. Assisted with Statistics and time management
as a degree two CSB Judge in the CSB Okija 2015 Project.

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6.0

BEE DAY

Ready spell! Fun activated. The event that was scheduled to hold kick-started at 10:30am
indeed starting on time, with contesting teams arriving earlier, and went to the registration
unit headed by Adewatan Habib (Secretary; MDGs CDS Group) to register and collects their
tags. A total of eleven (11) schools, 5spellers per school, thats 55speller were registered for
the bee day.
The event finally began to the mean, which was jointly
anchored by a Corp member; Ajayi Oluwanifemi Paul
and the Facilitator. An opening prayer was observed,
followed in succession by the Nigerian National and
NYSC Anthem. In attempt to recognise dignitaries
present. The facilitator briefly acknowledge invitees
and sponsors present. Among those present were, the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Local Government
Education Authority, Ihiala; Mrs. Onyia Evelyn, the
Community Development Officer (CDO) Ihiala LGA;
CSB Okija last standing.
Courtesy: CSB Media Team 2015
Mrs. Esione Augustina I., The Manager of Obijackson
Foundation; Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ironkwe ably represented by Njubigbo Nonso, the Chairman
Nigerian Union of Teacher (NUT) Ihiala Chapter; Mr. Ezeanoro Samuel; Quality Assurance,
Education, Ihiala LGA; Mr. Anyasor Maithias, The Okija Zonal Education Supervisor; Mrs.
Okechukwu Anthonia, and the Indomie Instant Noodles Team; the State Co-ordinator and
the CDS Director NYSC ably represented; the Assistant Local Government Inspector, NYSC
Ihiala LGA; Koru Ebi Nelly, Victor Azu (NTA), Amaechi Umegbogu (NTA) and Maureen
Enwelam Ibeanu (Madonna Radio).
To officially begin the bee; the facilitator briefly expressed his delight about the project and
the motivation behind the event; emphasized on the need to create spelling clubs, resulting
from the bee. In his opening speech he said, Every child as an aspiration to be celebrated
and honoured. And this ambition shouldnt be thwarted by the disposition of its colonies. And
this was the essence behind the bee, to inspire and motivate children to crave and sustain
their passion for academic excellence.
To kick start the bee, after the rules were read out by the Chief Pronouncer/Judge, the
Manager Obijackson Foundation was called to spell, the word START. And he did
enthusiastically, and was correct.
7.0

THE BEE

Much anticipated the bee resulted into 13rounds. The first and the second round followed
the order of the tags. But at the third rounds, as fall-off was recorded it was now in the order
of the outstanding tags.
The children exhausted over 400. The first round recorded 24falls-offs, and second round 16
fall-outs, third round recorded 6 fall-out. And finally bored down to the last five (5) standing,
the period to determine the spellebrity was no easy task for the Judges as children spell past
Akeelah, with words like Moustache and Eminence and many others. Preparation and
opportunity are key indicators of success. The winning word was by, Ibekwe Chidu of Okija
Central School, as he spelt the word, sanctuary to the surprise of the judges and audience.

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While Indomie served the entire audience with hot spiced noodles, the
presentation of certificates, awards and prizes to winners, sponsors,
coaches and individual schools and interview session followed in close
succession. The session rounded up at about 1:30pm. The whole event
came to the closure at about 2:00pm.
Little ODIMEJA Ozioma
of Central School, Okija
facing the crowd.

8.0

PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

As pre-alighted in the CSB proposal document of the immediate and potential benefit of the
project. The outcome of the project was greatly lauded by the general public and the Manager
of the Obijackson Foundation; Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ironkwe, as a grass-root based community
development organisation thats committed to the education and well-being of the Okija
child, the owners of the Face of Okija Quiz Competition. In the words of the Rev. Fr. CSB is a
mass education enlightenment and should be a tradition of the Okija people.
The champions school, participating schools and members of the community were excited
with presence of NTA and Madonna FM to capture the event and was aired live in the NTA
Onitsha news at about 9:00pm that day and a recap 1:00pm the next day. It was later aired
on the NTA National. Madonna FM aired the event 5times with local translation as well. Below
are some of the impact of the projects:
1. Members of the community urged their children to take their studies seriously
reference to performance of other children.
2. Children with excitement promise to enrol for the bee come next edition.
3. Community elites commended the gesture of the project, and also the Chief Education
Officer Ihiala Local Government Education Authority has this to say, This is an
ingenious idea and we grateful for this project that it be extended to other zones
within the local government and beyond. It is indeed an eye opener for both children,
parents, teachers and schools.
4. Establishment of Spelling Clubs in various primary schools to sustain the interest of
children in learning.
5. Many schools (95%) directors expressed deep satisfaction and gratitude to Facilitator
in their interviews session with NTA, and said, in addition to the confidence of their
children that have been built, its was their first time to come for any competition of
this order CSB was an amazing experience.

9.0

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY MECHANISM

As part of the post-project activity, the spelling clubs
were established in the schools. The clubs are headed
by coaches of the CSB contested team and made of
prime members who were the members of the CSB
contesting teams, and other 50 members. The clubs are
expected to discover new words through research and
practice, intra competition in the schools. All the clubs
within the locality from time to time as the schedule of
CSB Team | Okija Community Pilot School

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the school calendar permit will be coming together for meetings and contest to challenge
themselves in spelling and writing.
10.

ATTENDANCE

The event recorded an amazing turnout of eleven (11) schools, 73.3%; a positive response.
And fabulous audience of over 200 persons including supporters, directors, coaches and
community elites, and media personnel.
Table 1.0 CONTESTING SCHOOLS
S/N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

SCHOOL
Umuatwegu Primary School, Okija
Umuohi Community School, Okija
Okija Pilot Community School, Okija
Uhuobo Central School, Okija
Ubahudara Community School, Okija
Seat of Wisdom Primary School, Okija
Godly Seeds Nursery and Primary School, Okija
Central Primary School, Okija
Etiti-Ubahu Primary School, Okija
Ezieke Primary School, Okija
Umuohi Central School, Okija
Table 2.0: CSB CONTESTANTS

S/N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

NAME
Okafor Oruebube
Enwerem Ifeoma
Ezejiakor Nchedo
Okoye Chidera
Ezediugwu Chidera
Apulumadu Adaobi
Chukwudebelu
Oluebube
Udealor Oluchukwu
Anulumandu Sandra
Ikemka Chibueze
Sunday Chiamaka
Ighobi Chika
Solomon Empress
Nwadinobi Oluebube
Okpara Wisdom
Chukwukezie
Ogochukwu
Ugochukwu Oluebube
Onouju Osora
Okere Ezinne
Odimeja Ozioma
Okonkwo Chidiebere
Ikegwuoha Somunachi

SCHOOL
Umuatwegu Pry. School.

Umuohi Comm. Pry. Sch.

AGE
11
13
11
9
13
10
13

SEX
M
F
F
F
M
F
F

Community Pilot Sch.

Umuohi Central School

14
10
13
13
12
14
12
13

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
M
F

Uhuobo Central School

10
12
13
10
15
13

M
F
F
F
M
M
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23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

Ozubumba Chiemerie
Igboeli Kosisochukwu
Chukwuegbunam
Chioma
Okafor Esther
Igboekweze Chinenye
Okoye Chidiogo
Osadebe Christopher
Igboekweze Chika
Eziukwu Nzubechukwu

34
35
36

Ozulumba Chimdindu
Ikwuezumma
Kosisochukwu
Nwajukwu Lucky
Ndu Ujunwa
Obidiugwu Chiamaka

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

Nwangwu Emeka
Olisanu Uchechi
Oforma Jennifer
Obodoeke Chiamaka
Ibekwe Chidi
Okenwa Peter
Obiora Marian
Sunday Ekong Favour
Chiberechukwu Faith
Agbazue Kenechukwu

47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

Ukatu Rita
Nwaegbu Victor
Ononuju Uchenna
Anyikaeme Chisom
Obiukwu Chukwuka
Anemene Ebube
Ifebi Chiemerie
Nwokedi Shadrach
Nwenyi Azuka

Audience

13
13
12

M
F
F

Ubahudara Comm. School

Seat of Wisdom Schools,

Okija

6
15
13
13
15
10

F
F
F
M
F
M

12
13

F
F

Godly Seed Nursery and Pry.

Sch. Umuofor, Okija

Central School Okija

Etiti-Ubahu Primary School,

Okija

Ezieke Primary School, Okija

13
11
9

M
F
F

14
15
16
11
13
14
13
13
13
11

M
F
F
F
M
M
F
F
F
M

4
11
12
12
11
11
13
15
16

F
M
F
M
M
M
F
M
M

Contestants
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11.
FINANCE
Under financial integrity and effective resource management, the budget expended for the
Project is given below:
S/N
1
2
3
4
5
6

ITEM
Awards (Certificates, Cash Prize, Champion's Belt & Medals.)
Publicity (Banner & digital advert)
Brochure Printing
Media & Pictures
Refreshment
Transport & Logistics
TOTAL

COST (N)
19,170.00
4000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
37,830.00
95,000.00

12.
CHALLENGES/RECOMMENDATION
Though the project was considered as an ingenious idea, but faced some challenges due to
the lack of adequate funding; such as moving from one school to the school. Doing the
community survey was not easy at all:
1. Corp members should be given special attention in the course of executing their
project. The challenges of embarking on a developmental project are enormous. Every
project should be given relevant attention.
2. National Youth service Corps should provide a platform by which they communicate
to the potential sponsor of the Corp while they are seeking for funds.
3. The project should be extended to other local government areas of the state. Its a
legacy beyond material; building the total Nigerian child.
12.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am very grateful to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Anambra State, for given me
this rare privilege to have embark on this profitable adventure. Sincere thanks to the State
Coordinator, The Assistant Director, CDS, my Schedule Officer, MDGs; Mrs. Okeke, and Zonal
Inspector; Mrs. Julian Ngwu, and Area Inspector Mr. George Anyarogbule, my root project
supervisors for their encouragements and supports.
Sincere thanks to the Secretary General, Interspeeches International, Inc. Mr. Atetedaye
Olamiposi Timothy, who made journey from afar to witness and supervise the project and the
product owners (CSB), Interspeeches International, Inc. who afford me the privilege to
explore the immense potentials in this innovative brand with the huge support.
On this exciting note, profound gratitude to following Corp members; Omowaye Opeyemi M.,
Ajayi Paul Oluwanifemi, Adesina Oluwafunbi, Eju Hillary, Afolabi dele Johnson, Ajeigbe
Adeyemi, Adewetan Habib, Anifowose Michael, who stood at my back during Inaugural City
Spelling Bee (CSB) Okija. The technical inputs of my student and friend, Okija Grammar
School, Mr. Orizu Chukwunweike, and Supervisor Obijackson Facilities; Mr. Christian Ijeomah,
that led to successful outcome project are gratefully acknowledged. The entire Okija
Grammar School Corps member Batch B and C 2014 are not left out.
Moral, material and financial support from my sponsors; Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ironkwe,
Manager; Obijackson Foundation, management and staff of Indomie Instant Noodles, The
General Manager, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Onitsha; Elder Ugochukwu Okeke, Dean
Madonna University; Rev. Fr. Francis Nwachukwu, Local Government Education Authority,

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Ihiala Local Government Area and management, Madonna FM (93.3), the principal; Dr. Nduka
SON, staff and students of Okija Grammar School, Okija, are all heartily acknowledged.

CSBNEWS

Setting a New Order

It is a culture. The preference of business to education is a norm in the Igboland. While this ancient
tradition thats poorly defined by the low earning class of the Igboland affects the career dreams of
children, a 13years Chidi Ibekwe of Central School, Okija under the careful of over 200 audience with
highly experienced crushed all the odds and emerged as the CSB Okija Champion. From the
beginning of the event Chidi has displayed the winning attitude of confidence and intelligence. He
spells for the whole audience to know. Not afraid of any form of mistake with much self-belief, Chidi
spelt loudly. Confidence is a rare helper such kind of an occasion, but Chidi though was his first time
of ever attending a competition has established a mark for the rest of the Okija child. During the
NTA interview he admonished kids to study and always prepare for life. There is everything worthy
in education. It holds the same value as trade does. Opportunity may never inform you before it
comes. Continue readings while the story unfolds

Profitable Fun!

Beyond expectation. The audience was amazed. Every scene of program was
fun together with rare display of intellectual acumen. Every one of them
stand to defend the course which they have been chosen, and words were
their pass. Children held the audience judges in disarray and raised the
expectation of their children to commit to enrol for the bee come next
season.
Nelly Ebi-Koru, rep. State Co-ordinator,
NYSC left with a story to tell. Caught in the
razzmatazz

NDU Ujunwa of Seat of

Wisdom Schools,
thrilling the audience.

HEIGHTENED
EXPECTATIONS!
While nobody wishes the failure of anyone. Everybody wishes the success of their
team. Coaches understands the nature of the game and simply rely on the abilities
of their kids, every silence along the way establishes a hole in the middle. A simile to
the story of the biblical rapture, there were many vacant seat. As the event
approaches the peak the tension becomes heighted and children have to relax while
their expectation remains intact

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RELIEF THE TENSION

These five have survived some mettle of words. While the audience remains
anxious with their eyes on the goal, the tension was relief by NYSC Award
winning Comedian TG, who thrilled the contestants in dance and comedy.

HONOUR WELL DESERVED!

She had expected something much better. The winning prize! Ozulumba Chindinma a
downtown private school kids displayed rare intellect in handling words. Her expectation
was shattered by the jot of her tongue. With her fortune clearer than she behold a little
mistake left her with the second position giving her opponent, much more deserving
place.

SHE IS MY HERO!
She is my hero was the statement of the director of Seat of Wisdom
Schools; Chindinmas principal. She had been watched closely by her
principal and her school team with much expectation of her emerging
as the winner of the bee. Though she was later left with the second
place, the entire school celebrate her bravery and intellectual prowess.

CSB OKIJA TEAM

While CSB remain a product of Interspeeches
International, Inc. (a member of the Winit Group).
The CSB Team Okija was a random volunteer of
Corps members and institution workers that had
great passion for the community change. The CSB
Team Okija was led by ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD,
the led facilitator of the project in collaboration with
the advisory board chair, Mrs. Uche Oboko who also
doubled as the Chief Judge; Department of English
and Literary Studies, Madonna University, Okija,
Nigeria. A committed individual thats passionate
the academic growth of kids, seen them achieving
their dreams.

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CSB OKIJA TEAM 2015

PHOTO GALLARY

Every Corps member within reach sign up with

enthusiasm for the bee. They contributed in their
various capacity together with the technical
partners, Madonna University and lead facilitator
to ensure the success of the project. They form
the CSB Okija Volunteer Team

The Project Facilitator |

ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD
sensitized the audience of the
importance of celebrating
academic excellence among
children. He further proposed on
the project sustainability the
establishment of spelling clubs in
all the Contesting schools.

3RD
PLACE

2ND
PLACE

1ST
PLACE
Name: OZULUMBA CHINDINMA
School: Seat of Wisdom, Okija
Age: 12

Name: OKOYE CHIDERA

School: Umuatwegwu Pri. Sch. Okija
Age: 9

CHAMPION
Name: IBEKWE CHIDI
School: Central School, Okija
Age: 13
Name: EZIUKWU NZUBECHUKWU
School: Seat of Wisdom, Okija
Age: 10

Name: EZEJIAKOR NCHEDO

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Ibekwe Chidi
TH
Smiles4 at
PLACE
last

5TH
PLACE

Ibekwe Chidi together with his coach received the

Champion Prize presented by Chief Education Officer,
Ihiala LGA, Mrs. Evelyn Onyia NYSC Rep, and Indomie
Team Lead.

Okoye Chidera a 9year old of Umuatwegu

Primary School, entered with smiles and
ended up with smiles. Describing contest as a
platform of excellence and not to engender
strife. She was happy with her place. Though
promise to do better come season.

CSB COACHES AND PARTICIPANTS AWARDS

IBEGBU ESTHER of Umuohi

Comm. Pri. Sch. Receiving
Coaches Award.

IBEGBU ESTHER H/M of

Umuatwegu Pri. Sch. receiving
Participants Award.

OBI JOSEPHINE of Comm. Pilot

School receiving Coaches
Award.
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ELS Student, Madonna

University; AKOMAS MARY

ELS Student, Madonna

University; NKAISO
ANNY

CSB Judge
Team

ELS Student, Madonna University;

NNEBUE VICTORIA

Social change advocate and

Senior Lecturer in the
department of English and
Literary Studies, Chief Judge CSB
Okija Project, UCHE OBOKO
receiving her Judge Award
presented by the CEO, Ihiala
LGA; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia

CSB OKIJA 2015 CONTESTING TEAMS

Team: Umuatwegbu Primary School, Okija

Coaches: Ahanonu Anthonia & Okwelogu Hope

Team: Umuohi Community School, Okija

Coaches: Ibegbu Esther & Ibe Martina

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Team: Okija Community Pilot School

Coaches: Obi Josephine & Ubaloku Anastasia

Team: Uhuobo Community School, Okija

Coaches: Okuh Chika

Team: Godly Seeds Nur./Pri. School, Okija

Coaches: Aniekwe Somtoo

Team: Umuohi Central School, Okija

Coaches: Ohajimkpa Nkiru

Team: Central School, Okija

Team: Etiti-Ubahu Comm. School, Okija

Coaches: Nzegwu Juliet

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Team: Ezieke Pry. School, Okija

Coaches: Okolie Martina

Team: Seat of Wisdom, Okija

Director: Hon. Eze Modestus

Ubahudara Comm. Pry. Sch.,

Okija preparing to register.

One of the Indomie Team member serving the Kids during

the CSB Okija Project.

Indomie signed up for the bee with a lot of enthusiasm and

committed a great deal to refresh the event.
Photo: Indomie Team Preparing Noodles ready for the
audience.

SPONSORS AWARD

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CSB Chief Judge/Pronouncer, Mrs. Uche Oboko,

Department of English and literary Studies, Madonna
University, Okija, Nigeria receiving her Certificate of
Achievement being the Chief Judge of the Bee. Award
Presented by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Ihiala
LGA; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia.

Manager; Obijackson Foundation, Rev. Fr.

Athanasius Ironkwe, receiving the Certificate of
Sponsorship from the Facilitator CSB Okija Project,
in recognition of the foundation immense towards
the success of the project.

CSB Title Sponsors Indomie Instant Noodles Team Lead,

Vivian Eze, receiving the Sponsors Award from the CEO,
Ihiala; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia alongside the NYSC
Representative and the Project facilitator.

NTA Team Led, Mr. Victor Azu receiving the

official media sponsorship award for the being
the media sponsors of the project. Award
presented by the CEO, Ihiala LGA, Mrs. Evelyn
Onyia.

AMAZING MOMENTS

Sec. General; Interspeeches International, Olamiposi

Atetedaye, during the CSB Okija Project.

Indomie Team were excited to have a photograph

with the Project Facilitator.

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CSB Facilitator; ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD, and NTA Media

Personnels, Mr. Victor Azu (R) and Amaechi Umegbogu after
the Interview session during the CSB Project.

CSB Facilitator; ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD with Sec.

Interspeeches International, the owners of CSB
Project, Ola Atetedaye.
CSB Project Facilitator with Comedian TG who thrilled
and made the kids laugh and relax while the tension
was very high during the bee.

ABOUT CSB LEAD INTERVIEWED

City Spelling Bee (CSB) is an Interspeeches
International, Inc. (The Winit Foundation) education
product that celebrates children with uncommon
passion for academic excellence through spelling.
Interspeeches believes that spelling is foundation of
the child learning culture. The project has been
executed in three major cities in Nigerian three states
with local and international supports.
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ABOUT INTERSPEECHES
Interspeeches International, Inc. (Interspeeches.org) is a leading not-for-profit organization thats
committed to inspiring, motivating and mentoring teens that will themselves as social engineers for
building sustainable developments in their various communities through innovative community
developments product. While Interspeeches International (Winit Foundation) response to the needs
of the community, the base company the Winit Group offers innovative and growth driven
corporate services to its numerous clients in branding, business advisors, audit, publishing, business
development, capacity development and education.

THE CSB TEAM

CSB is make up of two categories of staff. The year round staff and the Interspeeches International
staff that ensures the sustainability of the project operating it from the central office.

Dr. Charles FEGHABO

Chief Pronouncer/Judge
Dr. CHARLES; is a lecturer of English in the Department of English and Literary
Studies, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island. Charles holds a Ph.D. in English
from the Nigerian Premiere University, the University of Ibadan. He is the inaugural
CSB Amassoma Pronouncer, and still with the Bee.

Favour GODSWILL
Judge
FAVOUR is an excellent grammar expert, holds a B.A in English and Literary Studies,
from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. She signed interest
for the Project in 2013 and has shown incredible performance in judging the bee till
date.

Florence SAMSON
Judge

Florence is passionate about her community. She holds a B.A in English and Literary
Studies, from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. As a year
round staff her commitment to the bee has been amazing till date.

Richard KOGIAM

Judge

Richard is a distinguished graduate. He holds a B.A in English and literary studies

from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is an Author with
much commitment to transforming literary works.
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Mrs. Jane AGBARAH

VP, Marketing & Communications

Jane holds a B. A. in Linguistics from the
renowned Covenant University, Ota. In
addition to her main line; VP; Marketing &
Communications for Interspeeches
International, Inc., she is Judge and Director
of one of Interspeeches project, The
Smartkids Spelling Bee (SKSB) and hasnt
delivered less of her potentials.

Peace HARRY-UDOH

VP, Schools Programs & Local Bee

Peace Harry is a passionate social change
agent; committing each day to the better life
for the Nigerian child. Her dedication has
distinguished as the Vice President; Schools
Programs and Local Bee for the Interspeeches
International, Inc.

Esther Tommy ABAIDE

Tonye George SEGU

VP, IT and Membership

Tonye is a student of Computer Science with

a growing zeal for programming in addition to
solve the daily challenges of his community.
He is the Vice President, IT and Membership
for Interspeeches International, Inc.

Kalango DANIEL

VP, Strategy, Events & Programmes

Kalango is an exceptional social
transformational speaker. He owns a B.A in
History and Diplomacy. He is the VP;
Strategy, Events & Programmes for the
Interspeeches International, Inc.

Gloria Tommy ABAIDE

Community Research Fellow

Rural Education Investment Fellow

Esther is a passionate researcher. She holds a

PGD in Accountancy from the University of
Nigerian Nsuka. She a community Research
Fellow for the Interspeeches International,
Inc.

Gloria is a community educator, keenly

dedicated to the development of kids in the
rural area. She is a Rural Education
Investment Fellow for the Interspeeches
International, Inc.

Grace Anagho UZEZI

Stella Samuel WARIBUGO

Grace is an exceptional planner, keen to

details. She holds a B.Eng. in Agricultural
Engineering from the Prestigious Niger Delta
University, Wilberforce Island. She is Strategy
and Planning Fellow for Interspeeches
International, Inc.

Stella holds a B.A. in English and Literary

Studies from the prestigious Niger Delta
University. She is a Research Fellow and
Language
Editor
for
Interspeeches
International, Inc.

Strategy & Planning

Research & Language Editor

Fola FAGBO

VP, Finance & Fund-raising

Fola is a passionate social change agent with great concern for the education of Nigerian child. He currently a
management staff with the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Company. Holds a B.A. in Accountancy from the
Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is currently serve with the advisory committee of Winit
Group as an Auditor, in addition to his landmark achievement in fostering partnerships and sponsors linkages as Vice
President, Finance & Fund-raising for Interspeeches International, Inc.

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Olamiposi Timothy ATETEDAYE

Secretary-General

OLA is an enthusiastic social entrepreneur. He holds a BSc. in

Economics from the prestigious Niger Delta University,
Wilberforce Island. OLA has seen many innovative periods of
Interspeeches. He is the Secretary-General for the
Interspeeches International (The Winit Group).

Interspeeches International, Inc.

ThankGod ESEIMIEGHAN

THANKGOD is a 21st century Investor, Social Entrepreneur and Educator, combining

passion and purpose with high sense of social transformation. He is holds a B.Eng. in
Petroleum Engineering, from the prestigious Niger Delta University and MBA in Social
Entrepreneurship from the Philanthropy University, Haas Business School, University of
Berkeley, California. He is committed to sustainably engender a new order of leadership
for Africa and beyond. He is Founder and President, Winit Group, Inc.

PARTNERS

HEAD OFFICE: RA: #16, Ola West, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun-Warri, Delta State; P.O.BOX 4092, Warri, Delta State.
Bayelsa State: C/O: Dr. Charles Feghabo; Department of English and Literary Studies, PMB 071,
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
E-mail: interspeechesi@yahoo.com
Phone No: +234 (0) 67192515, +234 (0) 702863382, +234 (0) 8165246894

INTERSPEECHES
www.interspeeches.org

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