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Kwara gov hails pupils’ performance at Zimbabwe Spelling Bee

From The Punch · (Apr 24) English Positive tone

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TLDR

  • Two pupils from Kwara State, Nigeria, secured a silver medal at a spelling bee competition in Harare, Zimbabwe.
  • Their performance has qualified them to represent Nigeria at a global competition in China.
  • The governor praised the pupils as worthy ambassadors and linked their success to the state's investment in education.

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has lauded the exceptional performance of two pupils from the state, Yusuf Abdurrahman Oreoluwa and Yusuf Maryam of Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, at a spelling bee competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe. These young scholars proudly represented Nigeria, clinching a silver medal and showcasing the nation's intellectual prowess on the international stage. Their remarkable achievement has earned them a coveted spot to represent Nigeria at an upcoming global competition in China, a testament to their dedication and the quality of education fostered in Kwara State. Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his heartfelt congratulations, emphasizing that the pupils are not only ambassadors for Kwara but also for Nigeria, contributing to the state's growing reputation for academic excellence. He extended his gratitude to their parents and the college for their support, highlighting this success as a significant milestone. The governor further connected this achievement to his administration's unwavering commitment to qualitative and accessible education, viewing it as a cornerstone of societal development and a product of strategic partnerships between the government and various stakeholders. The spelling bee, an academic contest testing English vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling, saw participants from numerous countries, underscoring the global nature of academic competition and the impressive standing of Nigerian students within it.

I heartily congratulate two Kwara pupils — Yusuf Abdurrahman Oreoluwa and Yusuf Maryam of Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin — on their excellent performance at a spelling bee competition in Harare, Zimbabwe.

— AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqGovernor of Kwara State congratulating the pupils.
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