The Reel Foundation, in partnership with Dolly Children Foundation, has
successfully concluded the second edition of the Ultimate Mind Challenge
(UMC) 2.0, a vibrant educational competition aimed at nurturing
intellectual growth, confidence, and academic excellence among primary
school pupils.
The event featured keenly contested sessions in Spelling Bee, Scrabble,
and Chess, bringing together pupils from various schools who
demonstrated exceptional talent, discipline, and cognitive ability.
Speaking at the event, Founder/Executive Director, REEL Foundation, Mrs.
Ajoke Omoware Adeola emphasized the importance of early educational
engagement in shaping future leaders.
_”The Ultimate Mind Challenge is more than a competition; it is a
platform that nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and inspires
children to believe in their intellectual capacity. We are proud to
support an initiative that is shaping the future of education in such a
meaningful way,” _she said.
The Executive Director of Dolly Children Foundation, Adedolapo Osuntuyi,
also described the initiative as a reflection of the Foundation’s
commitment to child development.
_”Every child who participated today has shown us that the future is
bright. At Dolly Children Foundation, we remain committed to creating
opportunities that help children discover their potential and excel
beyond limitations,” _she stated.
In the Spelling Bee category, outstanding performances were recorded
across both divisions. In the Basic 4 category, Wayas Jewel of King’s
Heart School emerged first, followed by Kehinde Feranmi of Perlemont
Schools in second place, and Samira Gabriel of Little Jewels School in
third position. In the Basic 5/6 category, Olukotun Hameedat of
Markfavour School secured first place, while Olatunde Esther of NESGEL
Schools and Ajayi Racheal of Bright Kid Academy placed second and third,
respectively.
The Scrabble competition saw Keith Silas of Marshall International
Academy claim first place, with Abai Comforter of King’s Heart School
and Adeshola Joshua of Delightsome Beulah Generation School finishing in
second and third positions, respectively. In the Chess category,
Mutiulahi Ibrahim of Dolly Stars School emerged champion, followed by
Samuel Richard of Delightsome Beulah Generation School in second place
and Adewunmi Mazeed of Marshall International Academy in third.
Stakeholders and education authorities present at the event commended
the initiative for its impact on learners and the wider education
community.
Mr. Benjamin A. Sorunke of the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science
and Technology described the programme as a _“nurturing and
transformative environment for young_
_learners.” _Mrs. Ogunmodede of the Ministry of Education, Abeokuta,
noted the personal value of the experience, stating, _“I left the
programme having learned new words and spellings, it was enriching.”
_Meanwhile, a Makogi community representative and key community
stakeholders praised the initiative’s inclusivity, highlighting how it
brought together pupils from both public and private schools while
promoting educational equity and community connection.
The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the Ultimate
Mind Challenge in future editions, with a continued focus on developing
literacy, leadership, and intellectual capacity among children.
