14-Year-Old Ikenna Emmanuel Wins 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee

Becomes One-Day CEO…

Lagos, Nigeria – In an electrifying finale, Ikenna Ikechukwu, a 14-year-old student from Glorious Covenant School in Rivers State, emerged as the champion of the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition.

The event, held at the MTN Rooftop Plaza, brought together 20 of Nigeria’s brightest young minds in a thrilling contest that showcased their exceptional spelling skills. Ikenna’s winning word, “Cornucopia,” was spelled correctly within six seconds, earning him the grand prize of a ₦5 million scholarship, a laptop, a smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.

But that’s not all – Ikenna will also get to serve as the MTN CEO for a Day, an experience that will undoubtedly be a highlight of his young career.

In his acceptance speech, Ikenna expressed his gratitude to MTN for providing a platform that helps students learn, play, and shine. “This opportunity has been truly life-changing,” he said.

Obiageli Ugboma, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at MTN Nigeria, praised the finalists for their incredible effort and dedication. “At MTN, we are deeply committed to education and nurturing young talents. The mPulse Spelling Bee reflects our belief in empowering the next generation.”

In addition to Ikenna’s prizes, his school, Glorious Covenant School, received an ICT lab equipped with 10 laptops and MTN 5G routers, while his teacher received ₦500,000 in cash.

The second and third-place winners, Ayomide Ibigbemi and Munachimso Opara, also received significant prizes, including scholarships, laptops, and smartphones.

For the first time, the grand finale was livestreamed on the mPulse website, myMTN app, and on Event channels 198 and 49 on both DSTV and GOTV, allowing Nigerians nationwide to witness the brilliance of these young spellers.

As the 2024 edition comes to a close, MTN reaffirms its dedication to promoting literacy and digital inclusivity through initiatives like the mPulse Spelling Bee.