Ekiti State Guv, Biodun Oyebanji, has actually rewarded 14-year-old Miss Oluwadamilola Adeolu, winner of the Africa Spelling Bee, along with her coach and school, with cash gifts amounting to N8 million.
The breakdown of the benefit includes N2 million for the student, N1 million for her coach, Mrs Esther Omolayo, and N5 million for her school, St Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti.
The governor also committed to sponsoring Adeolu, her mom, and her coach to represent Africa at the upcoming World Spelling Bee competitors scheduled to take place in China later on this year.
Oyebanji made the statement while getting the champ, her mom, the school owner, Mr Lawrence Oluwafemi, and her coach at his office in Ado Ekiti. The go to was divulged in a declaration issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode.
Applauding the student for her accomplishment, the governor described her success as a reflection of Ekiti State’s strong scholastic heritage and a testimony to discipline and effort. He noted that the accomplishment further enhances the state’s credibility for educational excellence.
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He reiterated his administration’s dedication to reinforcing the education sector through financial investments in infrastructure, teacher advancement, learning resources, and policy reforms aimed at enhancing mentor and finding out outcomes.
Oyebanji also stated that efforts are continuous to line up the state’s curriculum with international standards and the demands of a rapidly developing world.
He ensured that the federal government would continue to recognise and reward excellence, especially in education, as a way of motivating trainees and educators to strive for greater achievements.
The governor motivated students across the state to remain devoted to their studies, stressing that success is driven by hard work, consistency, and discipline.
Earlier, the school owner, Mr Oluwafemi, praised the state federal government’s approach to academic advancement, noting that recent improvements in the sector have actually contributed to impressive efficiencies by students.
Adeolu, in her remarks, expressed appreciation to the governor for the recognition and assistance, specifically the sponsorship to the global competitors. She described the gesture as a motivation to aim for greater accomplishments.