Edulight spelling bout 2017 for colleges train moves to ikorodu with fifteen (15) qualifiers from that zone

An event that will forever linger in the minds of the contestants in Ikorodu as contestants around the Local Government Area came together to test their spelling and pronunciation skills. In addition they had the opportunity to build their confidence, composure and comportment each time they stepped forward to spell.

The event which debuted in Ikorodu was held on Wednesday 1^st, March, 2017 at The Saints Int’l School, Igbo Olomu Road, Ishawo Road, Ikorodu, Lagos also witnessed sixteen (16) contestants present, one of them was dropped for lateness, leaving us with fifteen (15) contestants and after a brilliant display they all made it to the state finals and are all geared up for the competition ahead.

Here are the contestants that made it through to the State finals:

1. Livingstone College ((Nosiru Saidat JSS3 & Anjorin Oreoluwa SS2)
2. Cerebral Schools (Aladetuyi Ayomide JSS3 & Sulaimon Zainab SS2)
3. The Tenets Schools (Aboderin Radyah JSS2 & Abubakar Nadia JSS2)
4. Remmygrace College (Taiwo Deborah SS3 & Etti Gbemisola SS3)
5. Tecool Int’l School (Ayinde Daniel JSS1 & Olajide Daniel JSS1)
6. The Saints Int’l School ( Ekpo Richard SS3 & Olotu Esther SS2)
7. Appollian Comp. High School (Azeezat Olaniyi SS1 & Okun Daniel SS3)
8. Soul-Field School (Onaolapo Toheebat SS2 & Muritala Fatimoh SS3)
9. Yusfem School (Adurosakin Tumininu JSS1 & Joshua Anuoluwapo JSS2)
10. Jetlink College (Anozie Chisom SS1 & Ekpe Abasi Eto SS1)
11. The Success Spring School (Precious Jolayemi A. JSS2 & Ayomide Quadri  JSS2)
12. Tranco Comp. College (Alabi Funmilayo SS1 & Olubodun Comfort JSS1)
13. Dolafield College (Owoade Azeezat SS2 & Olatunde Precious JSS3)
14. De-Great Possibility School (Olagunju Samuel SS2 & Bakare Ayomide SS1)
15. Balad Private School (Adaranijo Aisha SS1 & Busari Yasirah SS1)

The organizers of the event, (Publishers of Edulight Magazine) specially appreciate her partners from the venue used for the zonal preliminaries, to many others; Moshab Press for the exclusive video coverage, Easy Multimedia for the photographs, Yemat Int’l Catering Institute for decoration and every member of the team that has played a vital role in ensuring that the maiden edition of the zonal phase was a success.

All contestants advised to study the rules and regulations alongside all the 600 words given.

As all roads now lead to the State finals as the shortlisted contestants compete with other qualifiers from other zones, the organizers wish all contestants best of luck.

Details for the State finals:

Date: Wednesday 22^nd, March 2017

Venue: The Hedges Place, Lagos State University (LUTH), Idiaraba, Mushin, Lagos

Time: 9:00am Prompt

Requirements: Two Contestants and A Teacher, Plus Proof of payment (N3, 000)

10 contestants scale through to the state finals at the Ikotun zone of edulight spelling bout 2017 for colleges

Despite the low turnout in Ikotun, the contestants present had a great time, competing and preparing themselves for the state finals. The ten contestants present performed extraordinarily as everyone seated in the hall applauded one another in the spirit of true sportsmanship and congratulated one another for a brilliant performance.

The event was held on Friday 3^rd March, 2017 at Bachel Model College, Ikotun, Lagos with all the contestants qualifying for the final stage.

Here are the contestants that moved on to the state finals:

1. Bachel Model College (Omomunnmi Elizabeth JSS3 & Daniel Inyeneobong SS3)
2. Victor Point Model College (Onyebuch Sonye SS2 & Michael Thelma SS2)
3. Master Builders School (Jimmy Victory JSS1 & Ogundiran Eniola JSS1)
4. Hopek Boluwatife School (Moronfolu Peace JSS3 & Sulaiman Quayum SS1)
5. Answer Bank College (Somtochukwu Adimoha JSS3 & Ige Morayo JSS3)
6. Fem-Paul School (Vivian Nnakwe SS1 & Chisom Okadigbo SS1)
7. Jifandos Premier School (Garuba Fidelia SS3 & Okafor Uchechi SS2)
8. Groombase College (Aderotoye Joy JSS3 & Martins Janet SS1)
9. Dickson Int’l School (Oriaku Oluchi SS1 & Solomon Ese SS1)
10. Oyeyemi Emmanuel (Independent Contestant) JSS2

All contestants advised to study the rules and regulations alongside all the 600 words given.

As all roads now lead to the State finals as the shortlisted contestants compete with other qualifiers from other zones, the organizers wish all contestants best of luck.

The organizers of the event, (Publishers of Edulight Magazine) specially appreciate her partners from the venue used for the zonal preliminaries, to many others; Moshab Press for the exclusive video coverage, Easy Multimedia for the photographs, Yemat Int’l Catering Institute for decoration and every member of the team that has played a vital role in ensuring that the maiden edition of the zonal phase was a success.

Details for the State finals:

Date: Wednesday 22^nd, March 2017

Venue: The Hedges Place, Lagos State University (LUTH), Idiaraba, Mushin, Lagos

Time: 9:00am Prompt

Requirements: Two Contestants and A Teacher, Plus Proof of payment (N3, 000)

20 contestants made it to the state finals from mushin zone at the preliminaries of EDULIGHT SPELLING BOUT 2017 for COLLEGES

Contestants in Mushin Local Government Area gathered together on Wednesday 22^nd, 2017 at the Prince Heirs’ College, 153, Itire/Mushin Road, Oja Bust Stop, Itire Road Mushin to compete fairly for slots at the Edulight Spelling Bout State finals. The event had 21 contestants present to do battle and after a fair competition 20 contestants from various schools scaled through to the State finals.
The show which lasted for 4 hours created a fair competition and level playing ground for the contestants. Everyone present had a great time and look forward to an exciting state final to be held on their ground. Here are the various contestants from different schools that made it through to the state finals:

1.      Tomvic Comprehensive College (Deborah Thomas SS1 & Ebuka Beluchi SS2)

2.      New Lagos College (John Oluwatumininu SS1 & Aderibigbe Samiat SS1)

3.      Abraham Seeds College (Kareem Mariam SS1 & Adeoye Akeem JSS3)

4.      Victab College (Azubuike Miracle SS1 & Azubuike Favour SS1)

5.      Ajayi Dahunsi Memo. Baptist Coll. (Sarah Nwankwo SS3 & Obiageli Monwenche SS3)

6.      Nawair-ud-deen Comprehensive College (Arafat Olajide JSS3 & Fathia Salaudeen JSS 1)

7.      Anointed Feet Private College (Anita Isitekhale JSS1 & Abdul Mojeed SS3)

8.      Prime City College (Okunade Ifeoluwa SS2 & Adovi Michael SS3)

9.      Prince Heirs' College (Isaac Precious SS1 & Idris Mutmainah JSS2)

10.  Briggs' Gate Comprehensive College (Oluwatosin Fayomi SS3 & Afolabi Rachel SS3)

11.  Didado College (Ogundipe Opemiposi JSS1 & Idris Rofiat JSS1)

12.  Champions Platform Academy (Muibi Titilope SS2 & Adeniyi Tosin SS1)

13.  Fortland College (Alli Temilola SS2 & Emmanuel Iyanu SS3)

14.  Best Step College (Teslim Hassan JSS1 & Anyanis Dorcas JSS1)

15.  Elobs School (Nwanokwia Joel JSS3 & Nwanchukwu Praise JSS2)

16.  Amarachi E., JSS2 (Independent candidate).

17.  Odiete A. JSS2 (Independent candidate).

18.  Solard Comprehensive College (Awotube Pelumi SS2 & Jehoiakim Paul SS1)

19.  Debbyfield College (Ajayi Ifeoluwa JSS1 & Juwon Adeniji JSS1)

20.  Dee Eloquent College (Jonathan Peter SS2 & Shittu Kaosarah SS3)

All contestants advised to study the rules and regulations alongside all the 600 words given.

As all roads now lead to the State finals as the shortlisted contestants compete with other qualifiers from other zones, the organizers wish all contestants best of luck.

The organizers of the event, (Publishers of Edulight Magazine) specially appreciate her partners from the venue used for the zonal preliminaries, to many others; Moshab Press for the exclusive video coverage, Easy Multimedia for the photographs, Yemat Int’l Catering Institute for decoration and every member of the team that has played a vital role in ensuring that the maiden edition of the zonal phase was a success.

Details for the State finals:

Date: Wednesday 22^nd, March 2017

Venue: The Hedges Place, Lagos State University (LUTH), Idiaraba, Mushin, Lagos

Time: 9:00am Prompt

Requirements: Two Contestants and A Teacher, Plus Proof of payment (N3, 000)

21 contestants progressed to the state finals of the Edulight spelling bout (ESB) 2017 for colleges from surulere zone

The maiden edition of the zoning of ESB in 2017 kicked off with the Surulere Zone with 28 contestants on ground to slog it out for the ticket to the State finals. The event witnessed an exciting and fun filled atmosphere with the contestants showing their worth on stage.  Following the preliminaries of the Edulight Spelling Bout held on Friday, 10^th February 2017 at Tummy Yummy Eatery, 183, Ijesha Road, by Ogunlana Bus Stop, Ijesha Road, Lagos State for Surulere zone. Here are the 21 contestants that made it through to the State finals:

1. The Great Esteem School (Eden Emmaneul SS2 & Awosemo Rhoda SS2)
2. Marjos Int’l College, Oke-Ona (Ajala Gaffar SS2 & Gali Ahmad SS2)
3. Peace Promise Int’l College (Etefia Joy SS2 & John Anita SS1)
4. Oba Adelani Gbogboade Mem. School (Chukwuemeka Daniel SS3 & Iwalehin Precious SS2)
5. Somerset College (Bello Samod SS1 & Akinsanya Timilehin SS1)
6. De Global Distinction College (Edozie Blossom SS1 & Sulaiman Olabisi SS1)
7. Afuye Titilayo, JSS3 (Independent contestant)
8. Umar Ramatu, SS2 (Independent contestant)
9. Ubong Moses, SS1 (Independent contestant)
10. John Kennedy School (Nwosu Victoria JSS3 & Nwakor Chiamaka JSS3)
11. St. Mary and Alfred College (Adebayo Omogbolahan SS2 & Adeyemi Oluferonmi SS2)
12. Vic Mercy College (Echeta Charles JSS3 & Blessing Nweke JSS3)
13. Royal Star Comprehensive College, Govi (Kolawole Emmanuel SS2 & Bello Basirat SS2)
14. Toviel College (Praise Kingsley SS1 & Destiny Okonjo SS1)
15. Onward High School (Oyindamola Ajibulu SS2 & Al-amin M. Aliyu SS3)
16. Baptist Bowen College (Faheyimu Michael SS3 & Isinguzor Chinedu SS2)
17. Jeno Grammar School (Augunus Precious SS2 & Arinze Success SS2)
18. Yemi Comp. College (Anyanwu Favour SS1 & Idowu Johnson SS1)
19. Faith Reward Int’l College (Aniekan Victor SS3 & Uzokwe Chibuedo SS3)
20. Royal Star Comp. College, Ogunlana ( Edet Bassey Asari JSS3 & Williams Samuel JSS2)
21. Shoms Int’l School. (Chinoyerem Umeh JSS2 & Havelah Unabunwa SS3)

The organizers of the event, (Publishers of Edulight Magazine) specially appreciate her partners from the venue used for the zonal preliminaries, to many others; Moshab Press for the exclusive video coverage, Easy Multimedia for the photographs, Yemat Int’l Catering Institute for decoration and every member of the team that has played a vital role in ensuring that the maiden edition of the zonal phase was a success.

All contestants advised to study the rules and regulations alongside all the 600 words given.

As all roads now lead to the State finals as the shortlisted contestants compete with other qualifiers from other zones, the organizers wish all contestants best of luck.

Details for the State finals:

Date: Wednesday 22^nd, March 2017

Venue: The Hedges Place, Lagos State University (LUTH), Idiaraba, Mushin, Lagos

Time: 9:00am Prompt

Requirements: Two Contestants and A Teacher, Plus Proof of payment (N3, 000)

ONE ON ONE WITH A VETERAN BROADCASTER, MR. FEMI SOWOOLU, CEO/M.D. JAMZ100.1FM

One on One with Mr. Femi Sowoolu the Ceo/M.D. Jamz100.1FM, Ibadan City

Education in Nigeria, my take? It is a sad, disappointing story. I’m sorry I’m so harsh, but that’s the reality of the case compared to when I was in primary, secondary or graduate school.- Mr. Femi Sowoolu

Sir, can we meet you?

Sure, I’m Femi Sowoolu, a broadcaster, journalist, an author, a social media commentator, that’s good enough I guess. And I’m currently CEO/M.D. of Jamz 100.1FM which is a radio station that is in Ibadan city.

Kindly take us through your journey as a broadcaster?

Up to this point?! Ah! It’s too much oo, It’s a very very long journey. I’ll try and keep it short. I started as a young announcer back in the days at the old Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC) which was in Abeokuta. It was a state radio station. I spent thirteen (13) years there. I rose through the ranks and resigned my appointment as the principal presenter. I came over to Lagos and I did some three and half years in advertising with an advertising agency called Grant Advertising Agency. At that time it was number 2 or 3 advertising agency in Nigeria. Then I started off my own business, a production company. Producing Radio Commercials, Radio Programmes, Radio and Television documentaries and all that kind of stuff until I was invited to join the book list, the foundation team at Rhythm 93.7FM which is another radio station that started off at Lekki now moved to Victoria Island I hear. Emmmh! I spent about six years, I decided to leave again. All along, my company kept on, you know in and out, in and out, but I always ran my production company which was called FM Production. But then again I was invited to turn around the fortunes of another radio station which was then called UNITY FM I think, amongst other names they had back then. We turned it around re-named it Radio Continental and made it number one station in Nigeria. I left there again joined Smooth FM briefly as the General Manager, left Smooth FM. I have done a lot of Consulting for radio stations all over Nigeria, couple of stations in Ibadan, couple of stations in the East, helping them write proposals, improve their market shares, improve their programmes. I produced jingles and ideas and all kinds of materials that we use on radio. Long and short of it here I am, found myself here in Ibadan as part of the team that set up Jamz100.1FM in Ibadan.

Bottom line, are you living your dream?

Exactly!

Coming to our education sector here in Nigeria, many believe the standard has dropped, what is your take on this?

Education in Nigeria, my take? It is sad disappointing story. I’m sorry I’m so harsh but that’s the reality of the case compared to when I was in primary, secondary or graduate school. Things were not this bad but I cannot just pinpoint and accuse the education sector alone. It’s a whole Nigeria problem. It is a problem that has spread all around. Every institution you go, every.  Whatever it is, whatever sector you are talking about. Everything has turned to ruin and sadly so. Why did it happen? I think it’s just a failure of leadership. It’s a failure of our leadership. Those that were put in charge, I’m not just talking about leadership of those at the helm of affairs of the country. All kinds of leadership, whoever has been put in charge of any institution have not done his/her job. That is the way I look at it. All the corporations, all the ministers are not performing, there are problems in the states, there is a problem in education, health sector is in tatters, our factories are not manufacturing anything. Our public parastatals are failures, NEPA, water whatever it is. 

I’m sad that it has now affected education. To the quality that even those put in charge of those institutions are not managing them well. I don’t know where the solution lies really because the long and short of it is that you look at the whole chain that is responsible for matters like education. From the ministry of education down to the administrative office, down to the schools themselves, principals, staff. The qualities of teachers are poor so the quality of students will be poor. Look at the teaching institutions, there are problems there. So, the standard is poor and we are getting poorer, less intelligent graduates. 

I did a lot of research on education two-three years ago and I used the range of students who are in Nigeria. For instance, compare the Nigerian class four secondary school student with his class four counterparts in Ghana or in South Africa or in Egypt. The Nigerian won’t fare any better than those ones. Give them something to write and you probably would not understand what the Nigerian class three or four is writing because his/her English is totally limited. Give them an oral test and you will be embarrassed by what you will hear from the Nigerian. Ghanaian student, look! Each region has its own tone, I agree or accent in English language but you would never hear a child from Ghana, you watch television all the time, you would never hear them make grammatical blunder, whether Ghanaian, South African or Egyptian, but that is not the case with our Nigerian students.

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