Students from several senior secondary schools across Badagry gathered on Wednesday for the 2026 Spelling Bee Competition organised by the Isaac Sewanu Educational Foundation (ISEF), an initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and strengthening interest in education among young learners in the area.
The keenly contested competition, held at Badagry Grammar School in Badagry, Lagos State, brought together some of the brightest students who showcased impressive spelling abilities and strong command of the English language.
At the end of the highly competitive rounds, Lagos State Model Senior College, Kankon emerged as the overall winner, clinching the star prize of ₦150,000. Ikoga Senior Grammar School secured the first runner-up position and went home with a cash prize of ₦100,000, while the host school, Badagry Grammar School Senior, finished in third place and received ₦50,000.
Speaking during the event, the organiser and initiator of the programme, Mr. Isaac Sewanu, said the competition was inspired by his passion for education and his commitment to supporting academic development in Badagry. He emphasized the importance of education, discipline and hard work, noting that spelling competitions help students improve their vocabulary, confidence and overall academic performance, while also commending participating schools for encouraging their students to engage in educational contests that strengthen learning beyond the classroom.
According to him, the initiative is designed to motivate students to pay greater attention to their studies while also creating opportunities that reward academic diligence.
He noted that the cash prizes were introduced as a way to further encourage students to pursue excellence in their academic pursuits.
Mr. Sewanu also expressed optimism about the future of the programme, stating that the foundation hopes to expand the competition and introduce more educational empowerment initiatives that will benefit students across Badagry and beyond.
The event attracted teachers, school administrators and supporters of education who commended the foundation for its efforts in promoting learning and intellectual development among secondary school students in the community.
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