Tech-U Advanced Academy, Ajoda, Ibadan, has emerged champions of the national spelling competition tagged, ‘National spell, battle of the Champions 2020/2021 edition.’
The academy, established by the First Technical School, Ibadan, emerged the state champion on Friday, at the final stage held on the premises of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, Basorun, Ibadan.
With this feat, Tech-U Advanced Academy will represent the state at the final competition holding in August in Abuja.
According to the school principal, Mrs Aina Esther Folashade, 10 pupils represented the school, with Master Famakinde David triumphing in the last stage.
Others are Olaniyi Bukunmi, Ilesanmi Darasimi, Fagbola Marvelous, Adepoju Rokeebat, Richard Oluwasohuntodara, Irewumi Okikiola, Adegoke Ayomide, Bakare Sodiq and Ogundare Praise.
Tech-U’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayobami Salami, expressed happiness at the feat performed by the pupils.
According to him, it shows that the the secondary school is already making giant strides despite the fact that it is relatively new.
“I am delighted that we have not only emerged the Oyo State champions, but we are also going ahead to represent the state. This speaks to the quality of what is being imparted in the learners, and it perfectly mirrors what is going on at our university.
“Spelling activities are important for learners at all levels. Especially at the foundation level. They are key to language development because poor spelling is the bane of many users of the English Language. I am, therefore, glad that our pupils have demonstrated a solid foundation in the segment.”
