13/05/2025
THE DAY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE…
I can never forget that day.
A day when something was ignited in me.
Back then, I was just a young, bright lad, consistently topping my class in primary school, but was never truly recognised or rewarded for my efforts. Most of the time, all I got were promises that never came through.
But everything changed the day I resumed JSS1 at Grace Secondary School, Shishiri.
It was there, during a Spelling Bee Competition organised by some NYSC Corp members, that a seed was planted in me. A seed that grew into confidence, courage, and the conviction that my background didn't define my future.
I remember facing Seljul, a well-known, brilliant student from JSS 1 B. He was the favourite to win; I was the underdog from a lesser-known school, COBATI Nursery and Primary School, Zamko.
I was scared. I was unprepared. But that one opportunity forced me to rise, to study, to show up. That gave me an edge to win the competition, when he misspelt the word “QUIET”, I saw my opening - and I took it.
That moment changed everything.
I began to believe in myself.
And that belief has carried me till today.
That’s exactly what we want to recreate for students across our community.
We are organising an INTER-SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION AND ESSAY WRITING EVENT - a platform that will awaken boldness, inspire confidence, and challenge our young minds to reach beyond their fears and limitations.
This isn’t just about academics. It’s about planting seeds of purpose, passion, and self-belief - just like it happened for me.
We’re inviting schools, students, teachers, and well-meaning individuals to be a part of this transformative experience.
Because one competition can change a life.
Just like it changed mine.
Will you partner with us to make this happen?
Will you sponsor, volunteer, or support in any way?
Let’s raise a generation of confident, purpose-driven students - one competition at a time.