World Spelling Bee champion Chinedu Okediachi has received a full university scholarship from the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, following Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China.
The scholarship will cover Okediachi’s education through university.
The Nigeria Spelling Bee announced the development in a statement shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday.
The organisation expressed appreciation to the traditional ruler for recognising academic excellence.
It described the scholarship as a significant investment in the future of one of Nigeria’s brightest young students.
According to the organisers, the monarch’s gesture demonstrates a strong commitment to education.
They said the scholarship would positively influence the student’s academic journey.
The organisation also noted that the award would inspire many other young Nigerians to pursue excellence.
“Our sincere gratitude to His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, for awarding our Spelling Bee World Cup Gold Award medalist, Chinedu Great Okediachi of Madonna International College Asaba, a full scholarship through to the university level,” the statement said.
It added that the monarch’s generosity would create lasting opportunities for the young champion.
Okediachi represented Nigeria at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China.
He was among four students who competed for Team Nigeria.
The Nigerian team won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category.
The competition took place between July 10 and July 20.
The victory marked another milestone for Nigeria in global academic competitions.
Okediachi is a student of Madonna International College, Asaba.
Team Nigeria earned qualification after progressing through the Nigeria Spelling Bee competition.
They also excelled at the African Spelling Bee Championship held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
At the continental championship, Adeolu emerged champion in the Junior category.
He outperformed contestants from more than 30 African countries.
Another Nigerian contestant, Yusuf, finished third overall.
Nigeria also secured second place among all participating countries at the African championship.
Before the World Cup, Nigeria Spelling Bee organisers described the students as determined ambassadors of academic excellence.
They said the team carried the hopes of both Nigeria and Africa into the international competition.
The organisers said Nigeria’s latest success further strengthens the country’s growing reputation in international spelling competitions.
