The Federation of Moba Local Government Students’ Union (FEMLGSU), led by her president, Comrade Boluwaji Ebenezer Isola, has held her NURVISTA ’26 educational initiative, bringing students together for spelling bee, quiz and essay-writing competitions aimed at promoting academic excellence and nurturing young talent across Moba Local Government.
Held at Olowojorubu Hall, Moba Local Government Secretariat, Otun-Ekiti, the programme featured the theme “Nurturing Minds, Cultivating Vision, and Shaping the Future”.
The initiative provided a platform for students to demonstrate their spelling proficiency, subject knowledge, critical thinking and writing abilities while competing for cash prizes.
Students win ₦240,000 in prizes
The competitions recognised nine winning positions across the three categories, with a combined prize pool of ₦240,000.
In the spelling bee, Adeleye Adesewa of Seventh Day Adventist, Ikun-Ekiti, emerged first and received ₦25,000. Oyeyemi Eniola of SUBEB Model, Otun-Ekiti, came second with ₦15,000, while Okenua Chinedu of Seventh Day Adventist, Eleti, Otun-Ekiti, placed third and won ₦10,000.
The quiz competition was won by Oluwadare Gift and Ajayi Samuel Iyanuola of Saliu Adeoti Memorial Comprehensive High School, Otun-Ekiti. The team received ₦35,000.
Omotayo Oluwapelumi and Abegunde Timileyin of Moba Grammar School, Otun-Ekiti, finished second with ₦25,000, while Adeleke Abiola Josiah and Olabode Testimony of Aaye-Oja Community Grammar School, Aaye-Oja-Ekiti, placed third and received ₦15,000.
In the essay-writing category, Owolabi Oluwanifemi Patience won first place and received ₦50,000. Fadare Joshua Alaba came second with ₦35,000, while Fadare Helen Opeyemi placed third and won ₦20,000.
FEMLGSU reaffirms commitment to education
FEMLGSU congratulated the winners and commended all participating students and schools for their preparation, courage and determination.
The union said NURVISTA ’26 reflected its commitment to creating opportunities for students to develop their abilities and pursue academic excellence. Under Isola’s leadership, the initiative also provides a platform for the union to engage students and encourage greater participation in educational activities.
The union acknowledged the dedication of its Academic Committee in planning and coordinating the event. It also thanked participating schools, students, guests, speakers, sponsors and other contributors for their support.
Union seeks wider support for youth development
FEMLGSU called on parents, educators, community leaders, government representatives, organisations and other stakeholders to partner with the union in sustaining initiatives that promote education and youth development in Moba Local Government.
Continued collaboration would help create more opportunities for young people to develop their intellectual abilities and prepare for future responsibilities, said by the union stakeholders
The Union reiterated its commitment to nurturing talent and supporting students, emphasising the importance of investing in young people as part of efforts to build a stronger future for Moba Local Government.
NURVISTA ’26 concluded with the recognition of outstanding participants and appreciation for those who contributed to the programme, reinforcing the union’s stated commitment to academic development and student empowerment.
