The Governor of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has symbolically handed over his seat to Miss Esther Etiyemonu, a brilliant pupil of Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbookuta, Imota, who emerged winner of the 2025/2026 Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition.
The historic moment took place as part of the Lagos State One-Day Governor initiative, a program designed to reward academic excellence, promote leadership values among young learners, and encourage intellectual development across schools in Lagos State.
Miss Etiyemonu, who earned the prestigious opportunity through her outstanding spelling and language skills, was warmly received at the State House, where Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly ceded his official seat to her for the day. The gesture symbolized confidence in the power of education and the importance of nurturing young talents to become future leaders.
Speaking during the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the student’s achievement, describing it as a testament to hard work, discipline, and the effectiveness of Lagos State’s investment in education. He noted that initiatives such as the One-Day Governor program are meant to inspire students to aim higher and believe in their potential to lead and make meaningful contributions to society.
Miss Etiyemonu expressed gratitude for the rare opportunity, describing the experience as inspiring and motivating. She said the recognition has strengthened her resolve to pursue academic excellence and leadership, encouraging other students to remain focused on learning and personal development.
Education stakeholders present at the event applauded the initiative, noting that it reinforces the value of merit-based rewards and promotes a culture of excellence within the state’s education system.
The symbolic handover once again highlighted Lagos State’s commitment to empowering young minds, celebrating intellectual achievement, and building a future driven by knowledge, confidence, and leadership.
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