The Nigeria Girls Guides Association (NGGA), Afikpo Division, has celebrated outstanding young pupils who emerged winners at its 2026 Spelling Bee Competition held on Saturday, October 31, at Amaechara Health Centre, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The competition featured two categories: Junior (ages 6–8) and Senior (ages 9–13) with over 210 contestants, providing young learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their spelling abilities, confidence and academic excellence.
In the Junior Category, 8-year-old Maya Ifunanyachukwu Nwauzoma of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Staff Primary School emerged overall winner. She was followed by 7-year-old Azubuike Everjoy of Kingdom Heritage Nursery and Primary School, who came second, while 8-year-old Fatima Kazim of Islamic Primary School, Enohia Itim, secured third position.
In the Senior Category, Ejikeme Nwosu Emmanuella of Rhema International School emerged winner. Her schoolmate, Olua Angela Uchechukwu, took second position, while Anjola Soniran of Divinus Grace School came third.
The competition celebrated not only the winners but also the importance of literacy, education, healthy competition and confidence-building among children.
Events such as the NGGA Spelling Bee provide valuable platforms for discovering young talents, encouraging academic excellence and inspiring children to develop a lasting interest in learning.
Congratulations to all the winners, participating schools, parents and organisers for making the 2026 competition a success.