The S.O. International Spelling Bee competition, organized by Comrade Jamiu Saidu Eni-Ire, kicked off on December 27, 2023, at the Township Hall in Ife-Olukotun, with a mission to inspire and support young minds. The event attracted 22 contestants from the local area and beyond, all vying for the top spot.
After several intense rounds, the competition reached its peak in the 10th round, where Olaore Testimony emerged victorious, defeating Ayenigba Victor Emmanuel and Saliu Titilayo. Olaore's win earned him a cash prize of fifty thousand naira (₦50,000). The 1st Runner-up received twenty thousand naira (₦20,000), while the 2nd Runner-up was awarded ten thousand naira (₦10,000).
The S.O. Spelling Bee aimed to boost participants' intellectual abilities, in line with the vision of its founder, Mr. Jamiu Saidu Eni-Ire, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for making the event a success.