MIKE BERTOLA IBITOMIHI (MBI) FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KABBA STUDENTS UNION TO HOST FIRST-EVER SECONDARY OLYMPIAD COMPETITION IN KABBA
…Event to commence May 8th, 2025
The Mike Bertola Ibitomihi Foundation in partnership with the Kabba Students Union will be hosting the first ever Secondary Schools Olympiad Competition 1.0. in Kabba, Kogi State, North central Nigeria starting from May 8th, 2025.
According to a press statement made available to democracynewsline, the foundation, as parts of its focus to promote academic excellence decided to partner with the Kabba Students Union to stage an Olympiad competition amongst secondary schools in the Metropolis.
The statement further noted that the event will take place in the heart of Kabba Metropolis, pointed out that students from various secondary schools across the region will come together to showcase their skills and knowledge in a series of challenging academic competitions.
“The Olympaid Examination Competition will unfold three(3) stages of written exam to access each students abilities across all subjects.
Event details are as follows:
Date: Round 1: 8th of May, 2025
Venue: St Augustines’ College Kabba Time: 11:00am
Round 2&3 updated via timetable.
“As the Kabba Students’ Union is about to host the First-Ever Secondary Olympiad Competition in partnership with the Mike Bertola Ibitomhi (MBI) Foundation, we extend our invitation to individuals and organizations to join us in this important mission.”
#KABBASTUDENT’SUNION2025
Details of the statement below:
KNOWLEDGE IS THE NEW CURRENCY: KSU HOSTING FIRST-EVER SECONDARY OLYMPIAD COMPETITION 1.0
“With perseverance, academic excellence is attainable.”
And also from proficient elites which the community have looked up to and find trust in their dealings, which pushes and got to their peak through dedication, through academics, so in a long time, the community haven’t foster any academic activities through quizzes and debates which recognize academic prowess between private and public secondary schools in Kabba.
In a bid to foster academic excellence and empower the next generation of academics, the Kabba student union (KSU) is about to host its first-ever Secondary Olympiad Competition in partnership with the Mike Bertola Ibitomihi (MBI) Foundation.
The event, which is going to place in the heart of Kabba, Kogi state, saw students from various secondary schools across the region come together to showcase their skills and knowledge in a series of challenging academic competitions.
This competition will not only benefit the participants by giving them the chance to improve their academic performance, but it will also have a positive impact on their schools and communities.
The Kabba student union (KSU) is a forward thinking students’ union organization that recognizes the importance of education in shaping the future of its community.
That’s why they are dedicated to promoting academic excellence through initiatives like the Secondary Olympiad competition. Education system in Kabba has a rich history of fostering academic excellence through initiatives like the long quiz competition. However, as the world continues to evolve, it is important for the education system to keep pace and introduce new and innovative programs that can further enhance the learning experience of students.
Importance of the Olympaid Competition:
1. Developing Critical Thinking Skills: Participating in an academic competition like
this allows students to develop and sharpen their critical thinking skills, which will
be invaluable in their academic and professional careers.
2. Encouraging Healthy Competition: The competition provides an opportunity for
students to compete in a healthy and productive manner, which encourages them to
strive for excellence and to push themselves to reach their full potential.
3. Building Confidence: Participating in the competition helps students to build
confidence in their abilities and to develop the courage to take on new challenges,
both in the classroom and beyond.
Stages in the Competition:
1.Three Stages of Testing: the competition will unfold three (3) rounds of written
exams. This allows for a fair assessments of each students abilities across all subjects
2. Key subjects: Participant will be tested on their knowledge on English,
Mathematics, Sciences and General Knowledge this ensure a well rounded academic
challenge
3. Top 3 Winner 🏆: After intense three stages, the top three 3 students with the
highest score will be crowned the champions with well deserved recognition and prizes.
List of Schools:
1. St. Augustine’s college Kabba
2. St. Monica’s College Kabba
3. St. Barnaba’s Secondary School Kabba
4. Local Government Comprehensive Secondary School
5. Local Government Secondary School Otu-Egunbe
6. Christ Anglican Secondary School Kabba
7. Wise Virgin College kabba
8. Olutayo International College Kabba
9. St. Joseph Secondary School
10. Silver Valley International College
11. Sacred Heart College Kabba
12. Government Science Secondary School Okedayo
13. Bright Glory international College
14. Solid Imperial College International
15. Evangel Secondary School
16. Abundant Life College Kabba
17. Federal Government Girls College, Kabba
18. Kabba Community High School, Kakun
19. Claret Secondary School, Kabba
Nineteen (19) schools vying for the coveted title of champion and the opportunity to
represent their school with pride.
The Kabba student union is setting a new standard for academic excellence with their Secondary Olympiad Competition, and the future is promising for the young scholars who have shown such promise and dedication to learning.
The vision for this event would not have been possible without the generous support and partnership of the Mike Bertola Ibitomihi (MBI) Foundation, who have proven to be a valuable ally in the promotion of academic excellence in the Kabba community.
Their commitment to investing in education is commendable and will go a long way in shaping the future of the community.
As the Kabba student union looks towards hosting future editions of this competition, they extend an invitation to other individuals and organizations to join in this important mission starting on 8th of May, 2025.
KABBA STUDENTS’ UNION 2025.
