A young talent from Gombe State has brought pride to the Northeastern region as Levi Kelechi-Ebisike of Kingdom Breed Schools, Gombe, emerged third in the grand finale of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition held on Saturday.
Levi, competing against 19 other top spellers drawn from schools across the country, distinguished himself with confidence, precision, and an exceptional command of vocabulary throughout the tense final rounds. His performance earned him a national podium finish in one of Nigeria’s biggest academic competitions for young learners.
The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee, an annual educational initiative of MTN Nigeria, is designed to promote academic excellence, digital learning, and healthy competition among students aged 9 to 15. This year’s edition featured thousands of entries from different states, culminating in the grand finale where the top 20 finalists showcased their spelling abilities.
Levi’s achievement has been widely celebrated within Gombe’s education community, with many describing it as a testament to the quality of learning at Kingdom Breed Schools and the growing academic competitiveness of students from the state.
Parents, teachers, and supporters of the school have also praised MTN for sustaining a platform that inspires young Nigerians to excel in literacy and cognitive development.
Levi’s accomplishment is expected to motivate other learners across Gombe State to aspire toward excellence in both local and national academic competitions.
