The stage is set for the grand finale of the Spelling Bee in Nigeria (SpIN), happening on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the U.S. Consulate’s Residence in Lagos. Sixty-four exceptional finalists from Abuja, Lagos, Osun, and Taraba States will compete for the championship title in a landmark event that marks Nigeria’s debut in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, USA.
The winner of SpIN 2025 will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to represent Nigeria at the 100th edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee—a milestone celebration of academic excellence that has shaped young minds for a century.
More than just a competition, the SpIN National Finals embody the program’s commitment to nurturing linguistic mastery, academic brilliance, and leadership potential among Nigeria’s brightest young minds.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, Convener of Spelling Bee in Nigeria, an affiliate of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, USA, emphasized the competition’s transformative impact on young learners. “This competition is more than just spelling—it builds confidence, public speaking skills, and critical thinking, preparing students for global opportunities. We are thrilled by the enthusiasm it has received and the doors it will open for Nigeria’s brightest young minds.”
The event, which is set to attract members of the diplomatic corps, C-Suite executives, high net worth parents and educational leaders, is made possible through the support of key partners: Indomie Noodles (Title Sponsor), Checkers Custard (Co-Sponsor), and partnerships with Lucid Education Initiative, the U.S. Consul-General Lagos, the American Business Council of Nigeria, the Rotary Club of VI East, and AT3 Resources – The Muvmnt Agency (PR Partner).
Spellingbee in Nigeria is a prestigious competition affiliated with the globally renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee, USA. It is dedicated to promoting literacy, vocabulary development, and critical thinking among Nigerian students, equipping them with skills to compete on a global stage.
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