Interspeeches International CSB Okija Project Report.testament of Service.

7/25/2019 Interspeeches International CSB Okija Project Report.testament of Service.

1/20

CITY SPELLING BEE (CSB)OKIJA 2015

SPECIAL REPORTtomorrow begins today!

CSB has remain a proven academic product in

recuperating the dead passion of children in rural

areas towards education. And the maiden edition ofthe City Spelling Bee (CSB), Okija 2015 wasnt an

exception. The project was conceived by the initiator

due to the challenges children in the area faces in

advancing their academic career.

This 20 page document is a concise report of the pre-

project activities, the observations, impact and other

necessary information about the CSB Project held on

the 18th, May 2015 at Okija, Ihiala Local Government

Area, Anambra State. This report is generated for the

purpose of review. It is an intellectual property of

Interspeeches International, Inc. All rights reserved.

2015 Interspeeches International, Inc.

ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD(AN/14B/2597)


2/20

2015 CSB Okija PROJECT SPECIAL REPORT. Developed By CSB Okija Project Team

pg. 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Very few states are committing resources into securing the next generation. And the Anambra

State government is providing a lead, in no small has contributed to the task of providing the

most reliable tool, educationfor the Anambra Child; quality free education and conducive

learning environment. But this huge opportunity in most cases have been less maximized dueto the attitude of the community; chieftains, parents and children. The response of the

children towards education often contend with their passion for trade, causing a great

challenge in their academic pursuita nightmare of the typical Igbo child.

A renaissance to halt this circle that would continue rather stop is the Inaugural City Spelling

Bee (CSB) Okija 2015. CSB is a product of Interspeeches International, Inc. The project

organized by the ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD, as a community development service project in

the course of his National Youth Service (NYSC) in the locality. A gift to the Okija child.

While the credibility and prospectus of the project was greatly acknowledged, 11 schools

enrolled for the bee, a captivating 3hours 30minutes moments captured by NTA and

Madonna FM (93.3), as the kids displayed uncommon brilliance turning the event into ascrabble they spelt exchangeable endlessly. The peak of the event witnessed an

amazement, as a thirteen year old, Ibekwe Chidu of Central School, Okija leaving his

competitor twelve year Ozulumba Chimdindu with the second place entered the CSB Hall of

Fame, Okija emerging as the Spellebrityof the City Spelling Bee (CSB), Okija held on the 18th

May, 2015 at the Prestigious Umuesudam Hall, Ubahu-Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area,

Anambra State, Nigeria.

The significance of the project was commended by the Okija people with sponsorship from

Indomie Instant Noodles and Obijackson Foundation, Madonna University, Okija Youth

Movement, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Madonna FM (93.3).

2.0 ABOUT THE PROJECT

CSB Okija is a purpose driven community development project anchored on the need to

restore and sustain the lost passion of children towards academic excellence. According to

Interspeeches research in children Psychology spelling is the foundation of the childs

learning culture.Children dont begin by learning how to solveMath; rather they begin by

trying to pronounce words. Consequently, if this innate and latent potential is rightly

harnessed and engaged, their interest in learning can be very much sustained worthwhile of

tomorrow.

It is an ingenious product of Interspeeches International, a renaissance in celebrating

sustainable academic excellence.

3.0 CSB RESEARCH & SCHOOL TOUR

While majority of Nigerian States are faced with the

daunting challenge of paying adequate attention to

basic education, the government within the state is

doing much to be commended. Nevertheless parents

and children barely understood the worth of this rare

gesture. Thus in presenting the project to the schools,

directors and pupils saw it as a remarkable platform to

test confidence and academic excellence.CSB Okija Facilitator was received at Godly Seeds Nursery andPry. School, Okija with great excitement.


3/20


pg. 2

While challenges involved in executing such a project are enormous, the project was activated

in November 2014, with research conducted covering a total of 15schools, followed by invite

to the individual schools. In addition to survey and assessment, the activation period also took

several months of identifying, linking and connecting sponsors to facilitate the prosperity of

the project.

The project required 20weeks of adequate preparation, thus Practice Brochure (WordBank)

was dispatched to all schools that will prepare them for the bee. At every point in the tour,

the schools received the project warmly. Though directors expressed dissatisfaction on the

lack of this kind of opportunity for kids to test their intellectual capacity, but acknowledged

the project as first of its kind in Anambra State.

4.0 CSB SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors identified the project as a mass enlightenment tool.

Thus Indomie Instant Noodles, Onitsha signed up bee to refresh

the event, the Obijackson Foundation provided materials for the

event, Department of English and Literary Studies, MadonnaUniversity judged the bee, and Nigeria Television Authority (NTA)

and the Madonna FM (93.3) as media sponsors signed up for the

bee to be part of the campaign.

5.0 CSB JUDGES

CSB Judges were nominated distinguish personality of high academic standing from the

prestigious Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. They were pre-informed and signed interest

to be part of the Project.

UCHE OBOKO is a senior lecturer of English in the Department of English and Literary Studies,

of the Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. She isthe Chief Pronouncer and Judge in the CSB Okija

2015 Project.

NKAISO ANNY is a superb senior student of

English and Literary Studies at the prestigious

Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. She is the

President of the Madonna Writers and Speakers

Association. And was nominated as the Judge in

the CSB Okija 2015 Project.

NNEBUE VICTORIA, an exceptional senior student

of English and Literary Studies at the PrestigiousMadonna University, Okija, Nigeria. Her

commitment to detail editing he what avail her to

partook in many projects in the university

community, like drama and poetic writing and also articles. She was degree two CSB Judge

CSB Okija 2015 Project.

AKOMAS MARY is a distinguished senior student of English and Literary Studies at the

prestigious Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria. Assisted with Statistics and time management

as a degreetwoCSB Judgein the CSB Okija 2015 Project.

Indomie Instant Noodles Endorsed CSB

Okija 2015

CSB Chief Judge; Uche Oboko of Dept. of English and Literary

Studies, Madonna University, Okija ditching words to the Kids

during the CSB Day.

Photo Courtesy: CSB Media Team


4/20


pg. 3

6.0 BEE DAY

Ready spell! Fun activated. The event that was scheduled to hold kick-started at 10:30am

indeed starting on time, with contesting teams arriving earlier, and went to the registration

unit headed by Adewatan Habib(Secretary; MDGs CDS Group) to register and collects their

tags. A total of eleven (11) schools, 5spellers per school, thats 55speller were registered forthe bee day.

The event finally began to the mean, which was jointly

anchored by a Corp member; AjayiOluwanifemiPaul

and the Facilitator. An opening prayer was observed,

followed in succession by the Nigerian National and

NYSC Anthem. In attempt to recognise dignitaries

present. The facilitator briefly acknowledge invitees

and sponsors present. Among those present were, the

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Local Government

Education Authority, Ihiala; Mrs. Onyia Evelyn, theCommunity Development Officer (CDO) Ihiala LGA;

Mrs. EsioneAugustina I., The Manager of Obijackson

Foundation; Rev. Fr.AthanasiusIronkweably represented by NjubigboNonso, the Chairman

Nigerian Union of Teacher (NUT) Ihiala Chapter; Mr. Ezeanoro Samuel; Quality Assurance,

Education, Ihiala LGA; Mr. Anyasor Maithias, The Okija Zonal Education Supervisor; Mrs.

OkechukwuAnthonia, and the Indomie Instant Noodles Team; the State Co-ordinator and

the CDS Director NYSC ably represented; the Assistant Local Government Inspector, NYSC

Ihiala LGA; Koru Ebi Nelly, Victor Azu (NTA), Amaechi Umegbogu (NTA) and Maureen

EnwelamIbeanu(Madonna Radio).

To officially begin the bee; the facilitator briefly expressed his delight about the project and

the motivation behind the event; emphasized on the need to create spelling clubs, resulting

from the bee. In his opening speech he said, Every child as an aspiration to be celebrated

and honoured. And this ambition shouldnt be thwarted by the disposition of its colonies. And

this was the essence behind the bee, to inspire and motivate children to crave and sustain

their passion for academic excellence.

To kick start the bee, after the rules were read out by the Chief Pronouncer/Judge, the

Manager Obijackson Foundation was called to spell, the word START. And he did

enthusiastically, and was correct.

7.0 THE BEE

Much anticipated the bee resulted into 13rounds. The first and the second round followed

the order of the tags. But at the third rounds, as fall-off was recorded it was now in the order

of the outstanding tags.

The children exhausted over 400.The first round recorded 24falls-offs, and second round 16

fall-outs, third round recorded 6 fall-out. And finally bored down to the last five (5) standing,

the period to determine the spellebrity was no easy task for the Judges as children spell past

Akeelah, with words like Moustache and Eminence and many others. Preparation and

opportunity are key indicators of success. The winning word was by, Ibekwe Chidu of Okija

CentralSchool, as he spelt the word, sanctuaryto the surprise of the judges and audience.

CSB Okija last standing.

Courtesy: CSB Media Team 2015


5/20


pg. 4

While Indomie served the entire audience with hot spiced noodles, the

presentation of certificates, awards and prizes to winners, sponsors,

coaches and individual schools and interview session followed in close

succession. The session rounded up at about 1:30pm. The whole event

came to the closure at about 2:00pm.

8.0 PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

As pre-alighted in the CSB proposal document of the immediate and potential benefit of the

project. The outcome of the project was greatly lauded by the general public and the Manager

of the Obijackson Foundation; Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ironkwe, as a grass-root based community

development organisation thats committed to the education and well-being of the Okija

child, the owners of the Face of Okija Quiz Competition. In the words of the Rev. Fr. CSB is amass education enlightenment and should be a tradition of the Okija people.

The champions school, participating schools and members of the community were excited

with presence of NTA and Madonna FM to capture the event and was aired live in the NTA

Onitsha news at about 9:00pm that day and a recap 1:00pm the next day. It was later aired

on the NTA National. Madonna FM aired the event 5times with local translation as well. Below

are some of the impact of the projects:

1. Members of the community urged their children to take their studies seriously

reference to performance of other children.

2. Children with excitement promise to enrol for the bee come next edition.

3.

Community elites commended the gesture of the project, and also the Chief EducationOfficer Ihiala Local Government Education Authority has this to say, This is an

ingenious idea and we grateful for this project that it be extended to other zones

within the local government and beyond. It is indeed an eye opener for both children,

parents, teachers and schools.

4. Establishment of Spelling Clubs in various primary schools to sustain the interest of

children in learning.

5. Many schools (95%) directors expressed deep satisfaction and gratitude to Facilitator

in their interviews session with NTA, and said, in addition to the confidence of their

children that have been built, its was their first time to come for any competition of

this orderCSB was an amazing experience.

9.0 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY MECHANISM

As part of the post-project activity, the spelling clubs

were established in the schools. The clubs are headed

by coaches of the CSB contested team and made of

prime members who were the members of the CSB

contesting teams, and other 50 members. The clubs are

expected to discover new words through research and

practice, intra competition in the schools. All the clubs

within the locality from time to time as the schedule of

Little ODIMEJA Ozioma

of Central School, Okija

facin the crowd.

CSB Team | Okija Community Pilot School


6/20


pg. 5

the school calendar permit will be coming together for meetings and contest to challenge

themselves in spelling and writing.

10. ATTENDANCE

The event recorded an amazing turnout of eleven (11) schools, 73.3%; a positive response.

And fabulous audience of over 200 persons including supporters, directors, coaches and

community elites, and media personnel.

Table 1.0 CONTESTING SCHOOLS

S/N SCHOOL

1 Umuatwegu Primary School, Okija

2 Umuohi Community School, Okija

3 Okija Pilot Community School, Okija

4 Uhuobo Central School, Okija

5 Ubahudara Community School, Okija

6 Seat of Wisdom Primary School, Okija

7 Godly Seeds Nursery and Primary School, Okija

8 Central Primary School, Okija

9 Etiti-Ubahu Primary School, Okija

10 Ezieke Primary School, Okija

11 Umuohi Central School, Okija

Table 2.0: CSB CONTESTANTSS/N NAME SCHOOL AGE SEX

1 Okafor Oruebube Umuatwegu Pry. School. 11 M

2 Enwerem Ifeoma 13 F

3 Ezejiakor Nchedo 11 F

4 Okoye Chidera

9 F

5 Ezediugwu Chidera 13 M

6 Apulumadu Adaobi Umuohi Comm. Pry. Sch. 10 F

7 Chukwudebelu

Oluebube

13 F

8 Udealor Oluchukwu 14 F

9 Anulumandu Sandra - F

10 Ikemka Chibueze Community Pilot Sch. 10 F11 Sunday Chiamaka 13 F

12 Ighobi Chika

13 F

13 Solomon Empress 12 F

14 Nwadinobi Oluebube 14 F

15 Okpara Wisdom

12 M

16 Chukwukezie

Ogochukwu

Umuohi Central School 13 F

17 Ugochukwu Oluebube 10 M

18 Onouju Osora

12 F

19 Okere Ezinne 13 F

20 Odimeja Ozioma 10 F

21 Okonkwo Chidiebere Uhuobo Central School 15 M22 Ikegwuoha Somunachi 13 M


7/20


pg. 6

23 Ozubumba Chiemerie 13 M

24 Igboeli Kosisochukwu 13 F

25 Chukwuegbunam

Chioma

12 F

26 Okafor Esther Ubahudara Comm. School 6 F

27 Igboekweze Chinenye 15 F

28 Okoye Chidiogo

13 F

29 Osadebe Christopher 13 M

30 Igboekweze Chika 15 F

31 Eziukwu Nzubechukwu Seat of Wisdom Schools,

Okija

10 M

32 Ozulumba Chimdindu 12 F

33 Ikwuezumma

Kosisochukwu

13 F

34 Nwajukwu Lucky 13 M

35 Ndu Ujunwa 11 F

36 Obidiugwu Chiamaka Godly Seed Nursery and Pry.

Sch. Umuofor, Okija

9 F

37 Nwangwu Emeka

14 M

38 Olisanu Uchechi 15 F

39 Oforma Jennifer 16 F

40 Obodoeke Chiamaka

11 F

41 Ibekwe Chidi Central School Okija 13 M

42 Okenwa Peter 14 M

43 Obiora Marian

13 F

44 Sunday Ekong Favour 13 F

45 Chiberechukwu Faith

13 F

46 Agbazue Kenechukwu Etiti-Ubahu Primary School,

Okija

11 M

47 Ukatu Rita

4 F48 Nwaegbu Victor

11 M

49 Ononuju Uchenna 12 F

50 Anyikaeme Chisom 12 M

51 Obiukwu Chukwuka Ezieke Primary School, Okija 11 M

52 Anemene Ebube 11 M

53 Ifebi Chiemerie 13 F

54 Nwokedi Shadrach 15 M

55 Nwenyi Azuka 16 M

Audience Contestants


8/20


pg. 7

11. FINANCE

Under financial integrity and effective resource management, the budget expended for the

Project is given below:

S/N ITEM COST (N)

1 Awards (Certificates, Cash Prize, Champion's Belt & Medals.) 19,170.002 Publicity (Banner & digital advert) 4000.00

3 Brochure Printing 10,000.00

4 Media & Pictures 10,000.00

5 Refreshment 10,000.00

6 Transport & Logistics 37,830.00

TOTAL 95,000.00

12. CHALLENGES/RECOMMENDATION

Though the project was considered as an ingenious idea, but faced some challenges due to

the lack of adequate funding; such as moving from one school to the school. Doing thecommunity survey was not easy at all:

1. Corp members should be given special attention in the course of executing their

project. The challenges of embarking on a developmental project are enormous. Every

project should be given relevant attention.

2. National Youth service Corps should provide a platform by which they communicate

to the potential sponsor of the Corp while they are seeking for funds.

3. The project should be extended to other local government areas of the state. Its a

legacy beyond material; building the total Nigerian child.

12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am very grateful to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Anambra State, for given me

this rare privilege to have embark on this profitable adventure. Sincere thanks to the State

Coordinator, The Assistant Director, CDS, my Schedule Officer, MDGs; Mrs. Okeke, and Zonal

Inspector; Mrs. Julian Ngwu, and Area Inspector Mr. George Anyarogbule, my root project

supervisors for their encouragements and supports.

Sincere thanks to the Secretary General, Interspeeches International, Inc. Mr. Atetedaye

Olamiposi Timothy, who made journey from afar to witness and supervise the project and the

product owners (CSB), Interspeeches International, Inc. who afford me the privilege to

explore the immense potentials in this innovative brand with the huge support.

On this exciting note, profound gratitude to following Corp members; Omowaye Opeyemi M.,Ajayi Paul Oluwanifemi, Adesina Oluwafunbi, Eju Hillary, Afolabi dele Johnson, Ajeigbe

Adeyemi, Adewetan Habib, Anifowose Michael, who stood at my back during InauguralCity

Spelling Bee (CSB) Okija. The technical inputs of my student and friend, Okija Grammar

School, Mr. Orizu Chukwunweike, and Supervisor Obijackson Facilities; Mr. Christian Ijeomah,

that led to successful outcome project are gratefully acknowledged. The entire Okija

Grammar School Corps member Batch B and C 2014 are not left out.

Moral, material and financial support from my sponsors; Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ironkwe,

Manager; Obijackson Foundation, management and staff of Indomie Instant Noodles, The

General Manager, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Onitsha; Elder Ugochukwu Okeke, Dean

Madonna University; Rev. Fr. Francis Nwachukwu, Local Government Education Authority,


9/20


pg. 8

Ihiala Local Government Area and management, Madonna FM (93.3), the principal; Dr. Nduka

SON, staff and students of Okija Grammar School, Okija, are all heartily acknowledged.

CSBNEWSSetting a New Order

It is a culture. The preference of business to education is a norm in the Igboland. While this ancient

tradition thats poorly defined by the low earning class of the Igboland affects the career dreams of

children, a 13years Chidi Ibekwe of Central School, Okija under the careful of over 200 audience with

highly experienced crushed all the odds and emerged as the CSB Okija Champion. From the

beginning of the event Chidi has displayed the winning attitude of confidence and intelligence. He

spells for the whole audience to know. Not afraid of any form of mistake with much self-belief, Chidispelt loudly. Confidence is a rare helper such kind of an occasion, but Chidi though was his first time

of ever attending a competition has established a mark for the rest of the Okija child. During the

NTA interview he admonished kids to study and always prepare for life. There is everything worthy

in education. It holds the same value as trade does. Opportunity may never inform you before it

comes. Continue readings while the story unfolds

Beyond expectation. The audience was amazed. Every scene of program was

fun together with rare display of intellectual acumen. Every one of them

stand to defend the course which they have been chosen, and words were

their pass. Children held the audience judges in disarray and raised the

expectation of their children to commit to enrol for the bee come next

season.

Profitable Fun!

Nelly Ebi-Koru, rep. State Co-ordinator,

NYSC left with a story to tell. Caught in the

razzmatazz

While nobody wishes the failure of anyone. Everybody wishes the success of their

team. Coaches understands the nature of the game and simply rely on the abilities

of their kids, every silence along the way establishes a hole in the middle. A simile to

the story of the biblical rapture, there were many vacant seat. As the event

approaches the peak the tension becomes heighted and children have to relax while

their expectation remains intact

HEIGHTENEDEXPECTATIONS!

NDU Ujunwa of Seat of

Wisdom Schools,

thrilling the audience.


10/20


pg. 9

These five have survived some mettle of words. While the audience remains

anxious with their eyes on the goal, the tension was relief by NYSC Award

winning Comedian TG, who thrilled the contestants in dance and comedy.

RELIEF THE TENSION

She had expected something much better. The winning prize! OzulumbaChindinmaa

downtown private school kids displayed rare intellect in handling words. Her expectation

was shattered by the jot of her tongue. With her fortune clearer than she behold a little

mistake left her with the second position g iving her opponent, much more deserving

place.

HONOUR WELL DESERVED!

She is my herowas the statement of the director of Seat of Wisdom

Schools; Chindinmasprincipal. She had been watched closely by her

principal and her school team with much expectation of her emerging

as the winner of the bee. Though she was later left with the second

place, the entire school celebrate her bravery and intellectual prowess.

SHE IS MY HERO!

While CSB remain a product of Interspeeches

International, Inc. (a member of the Winit Group).

The CSB Team Okija was a random volunteer of

Corps members and institution workers that had

great passion for the community change. The CSB

Team Okija was led by ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD,

the led facilitator of the project in collaboration with

the advisory board chair, Mrs. Uche Oboko who also

doubled as the Chief Judge; Department of Englishand Literary Studies, Madonna University, Okija,

Nigeria. A committed individual thats passionate

the academic growth of kids, seen them achieving

their dreams.

CSB OKIJA TEAM


11/20


pg. 10

PHOTO GALLARY

Every Corps member within reach sign up with

enthusiasm for the bee. They contributed in their

various capacity together with the technical

partners, Madonna University and lead facilitator

to ensure the success of the project. They form

the CSB Oki a Volunteer Team

The Project Facilitator |

ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD

sensitized the audience of the

importance of celebrating

academic excellence among

children. He further proposed on

the project sustainability the

establishment of spelling clubs in

all the Contesting schools.

CSBOKIJATEAM

2015

Name: EZIUKWU NZUBECHUKWU

School: Seat of Wisdom, Okija

Age: 10

Name: EZEJIAKOR NCHEDO

School: Umuatwegwu Pri. Sch. Okija

Age: 11

Name: OZULUMBA CHINDINMASchool: Seat of Wisdom, Okija

Age: 12

Name: OKOYE CHIDERA

School: Umuatwegwu Pri. Sch. Okija

Age: 9

Name: IBEKWE CHIDI

School: Central School, Okija

Age: 13

2ND

PLACE

3RD

PLACE

1ST

PLACE

CHAMPION


12/20


pg. 11

4TH

PLACE5TH

PLACE

Ibekwe Chiditogether with his coach received the

Champion Prize presented by Chief Education Officer,

Ihiala LGA, Mrs. Evelyn Onyia NYSC Rep, and Indomie

Team Lead.

Ibekwe Chidi

Smiles at

last

Okoye Chidera a 9year old of Umuatwegu

Primary School, entered with smiles and

ended up with smiles. Describing contest as a

platform of excellence and not to engender

strife. She was happy with her place. Thoughpromise to do better come season.

CSB COACHES AND PARTICIPANTS AWARDS

IBEGBU ESTHER of Umuohi

Comm. Pri. Sch. Receiving

Coaches Award.

IBEGBU ESTHER H/M of

Umuatwegu Pri. Sch. receiving

Participants Award.

OBI JOSEPHINE of Comm. Pilot

School receiving Coaches

Award.


13/20


pg. 12

ELS Student, Madonna University;NNEBUE VICTORIA

ELS Student, Madonna

University; AKOMAS MARY

ELS Student, Madonna

University; NKAISO

ANNY

Social change advocate and

Senior Lecturer in the

department of English and

Literary Studies, Chief Judge CSB

Okija Project, UCHE OBOKO

receiving her Judge Award

presented by the CEO, Ihiala

LGA; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia

CSB Judge

Team

CSB OKIJA 2015 CONTESTING TEAMS

Team: Umuatwegbu Primary School, Okija

Coaches: Ahanonu Anthonia & Okwelogu Hope

Team: Umuohi Community School, Okija

Coaches: Ibegbu Esther & Ibe Martina


14/20


pg. 13

Team: Okija Community Pilot School

Coaches: Obi Josephine & Ubaloku Anastasia

Team: Umuohi Central School, Okija

Coaches: Ohajimkpa Nkiru

Team: Uhuobo Community School, Okija

Coaches: Okuh Chika

Team: Central School, Okija

Team: Godly Seeds Nur./Pri. School, Okija

Coaches: Aniekwe Somtoo

Team: Etiti-Ubahu Comm. School, OkijaCoaches: Nzegwu Juliet


15/20


pg. 14

Team: Ezieke Pry. School, Okija

Coaches: Okolie Martina

Team: Seat of Wisdom, Okija

Director: Hon. Eze Modestus

Ubahudara Comm. Pry. Sch.,

Okija preparing to register.

SPONSORS AWARD

One of the Indomie Team member serving the Kids during

the CSB Okija Project. Indomie signed up for the bee with a lot of enthusiasm andcommitted a great deal to refresh the event.

Photo: Indomie Team Preparing Noodles ready for the

audience.


16/20


pg. 15

CSB Chief Judge/Pronouncer, Mrs. Uche Oboko,

Department of English and literary Studies, Madonna

University, Okija, Nigeria receiving her Certificate of

Achievement being the Chief Judge of the Bee. Award

Presented by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Ihiala

LGA; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia.

CSB Title Sponsors Indomie Instant Noodles Team Lead,

Vivian Eze, receiving the Sponsors Award from the CEO,

Ihiala; Mrs. Evelyn Onyia alongside the NYSC

Representative and the Project facilitator.

Manager; Obijackson Foundation, Rev. Fr.

Athanasius Ironkwe, receiving the Certificate of

Sponsorship from the Facilitator CSB Okija Project,

in recognition of the foundation immense towards

the success of the project.

NTA Team Led, Mr. Victor Azu receiving the

official media sponsorship award for the being

the media sponsors of the project. Award

presented by the CEO, Ihiala LGA, Mrs. Evelyn

Onyia.

AMAZING MOMENTS

Sec. General; Interspeeches International, Olamiposi

Atetedaye, during the CSB Okija Project.Indomie Team were excited to have a photograph

with the Project Facilitator.


17/20


pg. 16

CSB Facilitator; ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD, and NTA MediaPersonnels, Mr. Victor Azu(R) and AmaechiUmegbogu after

the Interview session during the CSB Project.

CSB Project Facilitator with Comedian TG who thrilled

and made the kids laugh and relax while the tension

was very high during the bee.

CSB Facilitator; ESEIMIEGHAN THANKGOD with Sec.Interspeeches International, the owners of CSB

Project, Ola Atetedaye.

City Spelling Bee (CSB) is an Interspeeches

International, Inc. (The Winit Foundation) education

product that celebrates children with uncommon

passion for academic excellence through spelling.

Interspeeches believes that spelling is foundation of

the child learning culture. The project has been

executed in three major cities in Nigerian three states

with local and international supports.

ABOUT CSB LEAD INTERVIEWED


18/20


pg. 17

ABOUT INTERSPEECHES

Interspeeches International, Inc. (Interspeeches.org) is a leading not-for-profit organization thats

committed to inspiring, motivating and mentoring teens that will themselves as social engineers for

building sustainable developments in their various communities through innovative community

developments product. While Interspeeches International (Winit Foundation) response to the needs

of the community, the base company the Winit Group offers innovative and growth driven

corporate services to its numerous clients in branding, business advisors, audit, publishing, business

development, capacity development and education.

THE CSB TEAMCSB is make up of two categories of staff. The year round staff and the Interspeeches International

staff that ensures the sustainability of the project operating it from the central office.

Dr. Charles FEGHABO

Dr. CHARLES; is a lecturer of English in the Department of English and Literary

Studies, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island. Charles holds a Ph.D. in English

from the Nigerian Premiere University, the University of Ibadan. He is the inaugural

CSB Amassoma Pronouncer, and still with the Bee.

Chief Pronouncer/Judge

FAVOUR is an excellent grammar expert, holds a B.A in English and Literary Studies,

from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. She signed interest

for the Project in 2013 and has shown incredible performance in judging the bee till

date.

JudgeFavour GODSWILL

Florence is passionate about her community. She holds a B.A in English and Literary

Studies, from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. As a year

round staff her commitment to the bee has been amazing till date.

Florence SAMSONJudge

Richard is a distinguished graduate. He holds a B.A in English and literary studiesfrom the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is an Author with

much commitment to transforming literary works.

Richard KOGIAMJudge


19/20


pg. 18

Jane holds a B. A. in Linguistics from the

renowned Covenant University, Ota. In

addition to her main line; VP; Marketing &Communications for Interspeeches

International, Inc., she is Judge and Director

of one of Interspeeches project, The

Smartkids Spelling Bee (SKSB) and hasnt

delivered less of her potentials.

VP, Marketing & CommunicationsMrs. Jane AGBARAH

Tonye is a student of Computer Science with

a growing zeal for programming in addition to

solve the daily challenges of his community.

He is the Vice President, IT and Membership

for Interspeeches International, Inc.

Tonye George SEGUVP, IT and Membership

Peace Harry is a passionate social change

agent; committing each day to the better life

for the Nigerian child. Her dedication has

distinguished as the Vice President; Schools

Programs and Local Bee for the InterspeechesInternational Inc.

Peace HARRY-UDOHVP, Schools Programs & Local Bee

Kalango is an exceptional social

transformational speaker. He owns a B.A in

History and Diplomacy. He is the VP;

Strategy, Events & Programmes for theInterspeeches International, Inc.

Kalango DANIELVP, Strategy, Events & Programmes

Esther is a passionate researcher. She holds a

PGD in Accountancy from the University of

Nigerian Nsuka. She a community Research

Fellow for the Interspeeches International,

Inc.

Esther Tommy ABAIDECommunity Research Fellow

Gloria is a community educator, keenly

dedicated to the development of kids in the

rural area. She is a Rural Education

Investment Fellow for the Interspeeches

International Inc.

Gloria Tommy ABAIDERural Education Investment Fellow

Grace is an exceptional planner, keen to

details. She holds a B.Eng. in Agricultural

Engineering from the Prestigious Niger Delta

University, Wilberforce Island. She is Strategy

and Planning Fellow for Interspeeches

International, Inc.

Strategy & PlanningGrace Anagho UZEZI

Stella holds a B.A. in English and Literary

Studies from the prestigious Niger Delta

University. She is a Research Fellow and

Language Editor for Interspeeches

International, Inc.

Stella Samuel WARIBUGOResearch & Language Editor

Fola is a passionate social change agent with great concern for the education of Nigerian child. He currently a

management staff with the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Company. Holds a B.A. in Accountancy from the

Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is currently serve with the advisory committee of Winit

Group as an Auditor, in addition to his landmark achievement in fostering partnerships and sponsors linkages as Vice

President, Finance & Fund-raising for Interspeeches International, Inc.

Fola FAGBOVP, Finance & Fund-raising


20/20


pg. 19

OLA is an enthusiastic social entrepreneur. He holds a BSc. in

Economics from the prestigious Niger Delta University,

Wilberforce Island. OLA has seen many innovative periods ofInterspeeches. He is the Secretary-Generalfor the

Interspeeches International (The Winit Group).

Olamiposi Timothy ATETEDAYESecretary-General

THANKGODis a 21stcentury Investor, Social Entrepreneur and Educator, combining

passion and purpose with high sense of social transformation. He is holds a B.Eng. in

Petroleum Engineering, from the prestigious Niger Delta University and MBA in Social

Entrepreneurship from the Philanthropy University, Haas Business School, University of

Berkeley, California. He is committed to sustainably engender a new order of leadershipfor Africa and beyond. He is FounderandPresident, Winit Group, Inc.

ThankGod ESEIMIEGHANInterspeeches International, Inc.

HEAD OFFICE: RA: #16, Ola West, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun-Warri, Delta State; P.O.BOX 4092, Warri, Delta State.

Bayelsa State: C/O: Dr. Charles Feghabo; Department of English and Literary Studies, PMB 071,

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.

E-mail:[email protected] No: +234 (0) 67192515, +234 (0) 702863382, +234 (0) 8165246894

PARTNERS

INTERSPEECHESwww.interspeeches.org
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

Interspeeches International CSB Okija Project Report.testament of Service.

Documents

Transcript of Interspeeches International CSB Okija Project Report.testament of Service.