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ACSB SPECIAL REPORT. Developed By CSB Project Team 2013

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Interspeeches International Inc. © 2013

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Amassoma City Spelling Bee (ACSB) Special Report is a 30 page document that contains all

necessary information about the CSB Project carried out in Amassoma.

All Right Reserved. Interspeeches International Inc. © 2013


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TABLE OF CONTENT

Table of Content i*

ABSTRACT ii*

ARTICLE ONE

Introduction 4-6

ARTICLE TWO

2.1 About CSB Project 7

2.2 CSB Research Team Report 7

2.3 CSB Team School Tour 8

2.4 CSB Sponsorship 8

2.5 CSB Judges 8

2.6 Preparation 9

2.7 CSB Day 10

2.8 The Bee 11

2.9 Project Impact Assessment (PIA) 12

2.10 Observations 13

2.11 Project Sustenance Mechanism 13

2.12 Attendance 14

2.13 Budgeting (Project Cost) 16

ARTICLE THREE

Conclusion/ Recommendation 17

ARTICLE FOUR

Reference 18

ARTICLE XYZ

VITAL EXTRAS PAGE 11


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ABSTRACT

This report is a special report of the CSB Project, an Interspeeches International Inc.

education support project, carried out in Amasssoma.

CSB Project, Amassoma, is a project that’s aimed at restoring the lost of children in

education. It is first of its kind in the locality. This report contains the pre-project activities,

the observations and the impact of the project. This report is therefore a property of

Interspeeches International Inc., hence all rights are reserved.


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ARTICLE ONE

INTRODUCTION

Education as of old has not lost its essence as the liberator of the human society. Therefore

discarding it in this 21st century is tantamount to recoil into ancient slavery. A careful

research done by the mentioned organization reveals, those children within the milieu had a

dead passion for education, even to the extent of throwing the towel away, when the

opportunity is offered.

In search of the cause of this ugly state in this modern society, the organization found

out, that the problem is tied to the children colonies, which are the parents, the school

teachers and the local authority, as less emphasis on educational excellence.

Children need to be inspired and nurtured to produce the desired result for the

communities. If they are properly informed of the impending danger of the life without

education, they would better appreciate the treasure in their hand.

The promotion of mediocrity, through the recognition of unfortunate millionaire, is

what has really sapped the passion of children in rural areas, especially in the Niger Delta, as

they believe that it takes agitation and trouble to climb the ladder of success.

This wrong definition of success is what has cause many destined for the throne to

have sold their great future for few minutes of pleasure and excitement. And seems the local

authorities and the state are yet to understand the society they are building.

In this sorry state that would held bound the destiny of children, that have an

inalienable right to be celebrated and honoured, Interspeeches International Inc. took the

mettle to attack this vicious circle that would continue rather than stop.


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The Project started with a research to justify the authenticity and necessity of the

need. Before then, the idea was shared to the Winning Idea Team (WIT) which later

metamorphosed to CSB Team. The idea was greatly applauded and commended to be a good

one, seeing the impacts and benefits to the community.

A team of three of the CSB Team went out for school census and the impact of

negligence by the various connected stakeholders of the education of the Amassoma child.

The report gathered about twenty (20) primary schools, both public and private, all within

Amasssoma. The exercise was tedious as the Team walked round the whole community in

search of these schools. Immediately after deliberation of the entire CSB Team of the results,

letters were forwarded to the directors of the schools via face to face contacts. Results by the

various head of schools were exciting with commendation of the project and that it will make

the children understood and answer the question “why education?”

After receiving the response from the various schools the team made it well to

forward “CSB Brochure” a document that contains useful information regards as to how the

bee will be conducted, the instructions, and the “Word Bank” to prepare the children

adequately, an exercise of preparation that lasted just for about 25days, the performance of

the children at the bee was exceptional.

And finally the Bee took place at the Prestigious Amasssoma Town Hall, featuring 8

schools. An event that lasted for about 4hours with 2:30 minutes thrilling spelling session by

the smart kids in time.

With the Niger Delta Television (NDTV), and the European Union, Amassoma

Information and Resource Centre, on ground to cover the event as the CSBTV host. The peak

of the event was the exhilarating moment when the time to decide winner came, as two kids

with uncommon brilliance turn the event to a scrabble, as they spelt exchangeable endlessly,


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finally, the nine year old, JARIUS Deborah of FATA Comprehensive School leaving her

competitor OVUTU Nathaniel of Amazing Grace Christian School with the second place

entered the “CSB Hall of Fame” as she emerged as the Spellebrity.

The project was proudly sponsored by Mrs. Juliet Ebitimi who is a staff of Escravos

Gas to Liquid (EGTL), Mr. Tobechukwu O. a staff of the Stanbic IBTC Bank, and the

willful assistance of Mrs. China Mulade, Managing Director, Chinax Integrated Resources,

Warri, and Eseimieghan Stella, an ingenious student of Mass Communication at the

renowned Benson Idahosa University, Benin.

The various contributions by the Amassoma kinsmen and entire CSB Project Team

were what made the project to receive the stamp of excellence.


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ARTICLE TWO

2.1 ABOUT CSB PROJECT

City Spelling Bee (CSB) was birth on the 29th September, 2013 by a team of ten (10)

members in quest to prepare the children which are the leaders of this great nation for

tomorrow. It is aimed at salvaging the standard of education via spelling especially at the

primary level in rural area. Thus, in pursuit to achieving this goal, the team irrepressibly

took the bull by the horn. On the 30th September, 2013 the team embarked on School Census

to actuate the number of schools in community. The team report gathered twenty (20)

Schools both public and private.

On the 2nd

October, 2013 the team engaged itself in face to face conversation with the

directors and the directress of these schools where the need for CSB especially among the

primary school pupils was thoroughly evaluated. Their responses to this clever and

resourceful idea were soothing, encouraging and brought CSB to the limelight.

2.2 CSB RESEARCH TEAM REPORT

The state of the education and schools in Amassoma was the need of the CSB Project. The

research team went from through the community to gather useful

information about schools. Some of the teachers and directors of the

schools expressed their dissatisfaction bitterly on the negligence of

the government in terms of salary and provision of learning aids.

One significant finding of the research team is the appalling state of the learning environment

of the children. The area is highly despicable, and unwholesome. This shows how, the

primary education has been grossly abandoned. However the performance of the children

School building in Amassoma.


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shows that the committed children never allowed the environment to constrict their desire for

greatness.

2.3 CSB TEAM SCHOOL TOUR

The CSB Team reached out after the research with letter to various schools. Schools covered

were about 20. At every point in the tour, the schools received the CSB Team warmly.

However some directors explained their plights how short the

time for the children to prepare and ask about how they could

prepare. The CSB Team assured the schools that “Practice

Brochure” will be dispatched to all schools that will prepare

them for the bee. So the Brochures were distributed three (3)

weeks to the contest.

2.4 CSB SPONSORSHIP

In view of how capitally intensive the Project is. The CSB Team engaged the goodwill of

some persons through request via letters, however only few responded, Mrs. Juliet Ebitimi

Usadimen and Mr. Tobechi Oraekwegha. The project also received media sponsorship

from the state television (NDTV) and the Amassoma, IRC providing sound system and

technical support. Hall and chairs were provided by the Amananaowei and the CDC

Chairman.

2.5 CSB JUDGES

CSB Judges were nominated distinguish personality of high academic standing from the

prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. They were pre-informed and signed

interest to be part of the CSB Project.

CSB Team with a director at SFGS


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FEGHABO Charles is a lecturer of English in the Department of English and

Literary Studies, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is currently defending his

Ph.D. at the Nigerian Premiere University, “the University of Ibadan.” He was the Chief

Pronouncer and Judge in the CSB Project Group.

Miss. GODWILL E. Favour is a superb senior student of English and Literary

Studies at the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. Her commitment to

English language has distinguished

to be one of the best students in the

department. And she is a CSB

Judge in CSB Project Group.

Miss. Florence O. Samson, an

exceptional senior student of

English and Literary Studies at the Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island.

Her commitment to detail editing he what avail her to partook in many projects in the

university community, like drama and poetic writing and also articles. She was degree two

CSB Judge in the CSB Project Group.

KOGIAM Richard is a distinguished senior student of English and Literary Studies

at the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. His exceptional ability in using

literary devices is what has given him the courage to have authors many books. He was the

distinguish CSB Judge (Time Keeper) in the CSB Project Group.

2.6 PREPARATIONS

There is no small event was the mindset of the CSB Team. So the team after securing the

hall, knowing the essence of the program, mown the lawn and keep

CSB Team Palace of the King of Amassoma.

CSB Sec-Gen. mowing lawn

CSB Judges – LH: Florence, Charles and Favour


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the whole place tidy up. It was like a community service that as CSB Team with holes in their

hand and head down takes care of the whole environment for the event. And also to officially

launch the project paid a courtesy visit to the royal palace.

2.7 CSB DAY

The event that was scheduled to hold kick-started at 9:00am indeed starting on time, as

contesting teams came as earlier, went to the registration unit headed by Mr. FAGBO Fola

to register and collects their tags. Total numbers of schools that registered for the bee were

eight (8).

The event finally progress to the mean, when the anchor KALANGO Daniel, mount

the podium thrilling the audience with spelling and funny words as to keep their minds relax.

After a brief session of introducing the contestants, the CSB Team Lead, gave his

opening speech, the speech read thus, “This vision is a proactive step to salvage the future of

the Amassoma Child, because everywhere in the world education holds the same value, and

every child has an aspiration to be celebrated and honoured, and such ambition shouldn’t be

thwarted by the disposition of its colonies. Therefore despite the fact that sponsors and

schools objected this ingenious gesture that engenders community development, the team

took the mettle to provide the needed platform for children to birth their dreams Alive.

However the CSB Team will not forget to thank as many that considered the future of the

Amassoma child by their sponsorship. Now the Bee can begin, I wish you all healthy

challenge. You are the best, never you settle for the second best. You Can Always Quit,

Don’t Quit Now!”

At the end CSB Team lead, to kick start the contest, the CDC Chairman Hon. BOB

Ere who also doubled his HRH Major G. P. Naingba (Rtd.), said in his opening speech, “I


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am greatly impressed with what I am seeing today, I never believed that the CSB Team could

do something of this kind, when they first told me about the project.” He finally concluded by

encouraging the children to be bold and wish them good luck. He was further asked to launch

the spelling bee by spelling the word, “START” which he did enthusiastically, and was

correct.

Immediately followed was the reading of the rules by the CSB Chief Judge,

FEGHABO Charles. The rules read thus:

1. Each speller is entitled to 30seconds at the first round.

2. Both the second and the other rounds last for 20seconds.

3. There is no room for reverting of words, i.e. once you start spelling you are not

permitted to re-order the words again.

4. Every speller has equal chance to ask for clarification from judges without fear and

favor.

5. A speller is dropped from the Bee if fails to spell correctly beginning from the second

round.

2.8 THE BEE

The bee resulted into fifth rounds. The first and second round followed the order of the tags.

But at the third rounds, as fall-off was recorded it was now in the order of the outstanding

tags.

The children exhausted over 300 words. The first round was

a consolation and free round for all the children. Therefore

there was no elimination. The second round recorded 25

falls-offs, and second round 8 fall-outs, third round recorded

1 fall out. And finally bored down to the last five (5) standing, the period to determine the

Last 5 Standing


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spellebrity was no easy task for the Judges as children spell past Akeelah, with words like

Albatross, Montgnara and many others. The winning word was by a nine (9) year old

Deborah Jarius of Fata Comprehensive Schools, as she

spelt the word, “paragliding” to the surprise of the

judges and audience.

Each round sustains the interest of the audience with

clapping and cheers. However those were eliminated

express deep pains with tear and emotional feelings. But promise themselves to come back

next season.

2.9 PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PIA)

As pre-alighted in the CSB Proposal document of the immediate and potential benefit of the

project. The outcome of the project was greatly lauded by the Amananaowei of Amassoma,

His Royal Highness Major G. P. Naingba (Rtd.).

The community was excited as the NDTV was on ground to capture the performance

of their children in the competition. These are some of the impact of the projects:

1. Members of the community urged their children to take their studies seriously with

the performance of other children.

2. Children promise to enroll for the bee come next edition.

3. Community elites commended the gesture of the project, this is what one of the

community retired academia who happens to be one of the prominent chiefs in the

kings cabinet has to say, ““I am happy with what CSB TEAM has done to my

community, for promoting and creating public enlightenment in education, and I

strongly submit that CSB be integrated into the community annual festival that holds

Deborah Jarius: CSB Champion


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every May, as a “Spelling Festival.” And CSB Project won a prestigious

“COMMUNITY AWARD.”

4. Establishment Interspeeches International Spelling Clubs (ISC) in various primary

schools to sustain the interest of children in learning.

5. Many schools (95%) directors expressed their deep gratitude to CSB Team in their

interview session with NDTV, and said it’s was first time to come for any

competition. And confess the confidence of their children has been increased.

2.10 OBSERVATION

The observations are for control measures. They are possible identified need-correction gaps.

The following were observed:

1. The projector did not show some of the slides. e.g. the winner’s details and pictures.

2. The audience was carried away by the performance of the children. Hence became

rowdy.

3. There were some flaws on the path of the judges.

4. Some CSB Team couldn’t define their duty at the event, thus created lapses.

5. There was no special interview with any one of the CSB Team members by NDTV.

6. Refreshment serving was not properly timed and ordered. And also it was insufficient.

7. CSB Lead coordinator was restless through the whole program.

8. CSB Lead coordinator made a mistake in order of photograph of winners.

2.11 PROJECT SUSTENANCE MECHANISM

The project sustenance mechanism is what called for the establishment of “Interspeeches

International Spelling Clubs” at primary schools in the locality. The clubs are headed by

coaches of the CSB contested team and made of prime members who were the members of


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the CSB contesting teams, and other 50 members. And are

expecting to be discovering new words through research and

practice, intra competition in the schools, where the winners of

the month will be forwarded to Interspeeches and gift pack will

be sent to the winners as rewards.

All the clubs within the locality from time to time as the schedule of the school calendar

permit will be coming together for meetings and contest to challenge themselves in spelling

and writing.

2.12 ATTENDANCE

The event recorded an amazing turnout of eight (8) schools, 5 each team which is 40%

response. And fabulous audience of over 300 persons, directors, coaches and community

elites were well represented including media personnel.

Cross section of the audience at the CSB. Photo courtesy of CSB Team

Interspeeches International Spelling

Club at Christian Covenant

Academy


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Table 1: CONTESTING SCHOOLS

S/N SCHOOL

1 Ogoni Central School, NDU Road. Amassoma.

2 Christian Covenant Academy, Bietibiama, Amassoma.

3 Solid Foundation Academy, UAC, Okoriama, Amassoma.

4 Alhenprindu Nursery & Primary Schools, Amassoma.

5 Success International Schools, Bietibiama, Amassoma.

6 Fata Comprehensive Schools, Opp. Amassoma Town Hall.

7 Amazing Grace Int’l Christian School, Amassoma Rd.

8 Young Scholars Academy, Amassoma.

2.14 BUDGETING (PROJECT COST)

A strong financial plan was constructed, as a nascent idea, the cash flow was low from the

various proposed sponsor. However with personal commitment of the CSB Project Group,

Cross section of spellers cheering their friends


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though a total sum of 125 dollars were realized, but the following was expended as shown in

Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: ACSB OVERALL MONEY EXPENDED

S/N ITEMS AMOUNT (N)

1 Hall -

2 Sound & Projector 5,000.00

3 Collectable Video 8,000.00

4 Word Cup 11,000.00

5 Medals 4,350.00

6 Banner 1275.00

7 Champions Belt 1,530.00

8 Refreshment 20,000.00

9 Certificates 6,000.00

10 Pictures 4,500.00

11 Postcards 2,500.00

12 Awards 2,100.00

13 Design of Banner 1300.00

14 Hire of 2 Tables 1000.00

15 Judges Transportation 1000.00

16 Dictionaries 1700.00

17 Participant customized biro 2,500.00

18 Proposals & Letters 15,700.00

19 Brochures 3070.00

21 Transportation 10,000.00

22 Logistics 25,000.00

TOTAL 114, 527.00


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ARTICLE THREE

CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION

The results and impacts of project suggest that indeed anywhere in the world, education holds

the same value.

And children has huge potentials lying low in unrecognized areas, and that

government and non-governmental organizations should sponsors such kind of ingenious

projects that turn the heart of the child to deriving pleasure in learning.


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ARTICLE THREE

REFERENCE

CSB 2013 Team

European Union, Amassoma, Information and Resource Centre (AIRC) Archives

Niger Delta Television (NDTV) Archives


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S/N TAG. NO NAME SCHOOL

1 1 Miracle Kemebimo Christian Covenant Academy

2 2 Boma Briggs Christian Covenant Academy

3 3 Victory Ayibaemi Christian Covenant Academy

4 4 Parsley Ekade Christian Covenant Academy

5 5 Miracle Ezimere Christian Covenant Academy

6 6 Tamaramiebi Ebikemiye Fata Comprehensive Schools

7 7 Deborah Jarius Fata Comprehensive Schools

8 8 Wisdom David Fata Comprehensive Schools

9 9 Efeke Gesipere Fata Comprehensive Schools

10 10 Tobon Godgift Fata Comprehensive Schools

11 11 Ovotu Nathaniel Amazing Grace Christian school

12 12 Oyeins Onyerin Amazing Grace Christian school

13 13 Angel Laban Amazing grace Christian school

14 14 Favour Ovotu Amazing Grace Christian school

15 15 Merit Samuel Amazing Grace Christian school

16 16 Cornelius Matthew Young Scholars Academy

17 17 Favour Angolo Young Scholars Academy

18 18 Noah Charles Young Scholars Academy

19 19 Godgift Owei Young Scholars Academy


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20 20 Blessing Imomotimi Young Scholars Academy

21 21 Timiebiere Bife Young Solid Foundation School

22 22 Sunday Wisdom Solid Foundation School

23 23 Oyintaribra Keme Solid Foundation School

24 24 Deborah Suotegha Solid Foundation School

25 25 Baraka Jennifer Solid Foundation School

26 26 Jessica Igwebuze Ogoni Central School

27 27 Ogundeyi Oluwatosin Ogoni Central School

28 28 Vincent Sarah Ogoni Central School

29 29 Joy Opuene Ogoni Central School

30 30 Diepreye Okorowanta Ogoni Central School

31 31 Bayefa Oyeinmomomi Alhenprindu Nur/Pri School

32 34 Somonica Favour Alhenprindu Nur/Pri School

33 37 Wazzens Mitchell Alhenprindu Nur/Pri School

34 40 Yemmoh Timipere Alhenprindu Nur/Pri School

35 43 Ebimobowei Azagba Alhenprindu Nur/Pri School

36 32 Peremoboere Odiowei Winners Group of Schools

37 36 Faith Bail Winners Group of Schools

38 39 Imomotimi Odigiri Winners Group of Schools

39 46 Benefit Godsaveme Success Int’l School


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The “CSB Project Group 2013” consists of students and resource persons from several

disciplines. It is a passionate group, which has considered today a premium, to effectively

manage the challenges tomorrow brings.

The group engages their wealth of experience from the industry and financial

resources to ensure the project receives a stamp of excellences and some recommendations.

The project group, are the sponsors; they are the CSB Team and the facilitators. It is

never a coincidence for them to have been nominated. It is a well-deserved honour, “one is

never too small to make a thousand.”

CSB TEAM:

Diligent students come to salvage the future of their generation from the horrible avoidable

plights. They have seen that to be of use in the world is one of the greatest successes in life. A

team of ten (10), that is four (4) males and six (6) females.

They are all dedicated to their various commitments to their various tasks to ensure

the set objectives and goals of the projects are achieved.

ESEIMIEGHAN ThankGod; is an ingenious final year student of Petroleum

Engineering at the Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. His commitment

to contextual factual writing and transformative speaking has enhanced his ability in

exploring the beauty of research and development. This also gave him an edge when he was

appointed as the Prime Coordinator of the GPT, in the University Campus Community,

where he owes many news brands to his credits, like the “NDU Daily News, Changing


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Times, and Campus News, with articles such as – the sureway of love, the Societal

Monster, Lust Called Love, Tears of Engineers, the Silent Fighter and Strength in Her

Weakness”, and a host of others, all with a central thesis of predicting and correcting impious

norms and values in the society, thereby creating a virtuous circle which stamps sustainable

development evidence in social equity, social security and economic prosperity of the nation.

His astute altitude to professional excellence has made him a member of “Society of

Petroleum Engineers International (SPEi) and Winning Ideas Team (WIT).” This has open

window for him to have engendered the needed changes in the Nigerian education sector. In

over 200 audience in an occasion of the fresh students orientation programme of the

Department of Petroleum Engineering, he gave a winning speech on students’ academic

prosperity, which was titled, “Purpose Driven Academic Excellence.” And the paper became

one of the most read in the NDU Daily News.

His passion to turn situations to servant opportunities led him to look at “what should

done now”, rather than “what should have been done” A condition of the later which is the

object of the 2013 ASUU strike. He believe that been reactive in the sense of trying to turn

back the ends of time is costly as it will impede pressing developmental trends, and threats to

socio-economic stability of the collective Nigeria.

Under this plight that is characterized with so many opinions, he found out that, the

university is not a traditional prime ministers that gave titles, rather a place of advance

research which enhance the quality of life of the society. Considering, decadence in the

education system in the tertiary institution wholly is not enough but could also be firmly

attributed to the falling standards in basic education.

With high sense to social transformation and intellectual liberation, he is the founder

and president of Interspeeches International Inc. an organization that models productive


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educators, promoting and mentoring children that see themselves as social engineers that

builds sustainable development in their various communities through education support

project. One of such ingenious projects in rural areas is the “Interspeches International City

Spelling Bee (CSB).” He is the CSB Team Lead, piloting the ultimate task of salvaging the

future of teens.

ATETEDAYE Olamiposi Timothy; is an enthusiastic final year Economics student

at the Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. His passion for maintaining

law and order evidence in accountability led him to join the movement for a stable campus

community of the ICPC Project “Save Niger Delta University”, served as a treasurer and

financial secretary. He is currently one of the drivers of the CSB Project, as the CSB Project

Group Secretary-General.

TOMMY A. Esther, a resourceful Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) student of

Accountancy at the famous University of Nigeria, Nsuka, holds degrees from Institute of

Management Technology and the Enugu State Polytechnic, all in Accountancy, currently

working in the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Bayelsa State, and with

technical inputs as Researcher Personnel in the CSB Project Group.

KALANGO Daniel; is a diplomatic 3rd

year student of History and Diplomacy at the

Prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. His unequal leadership style fetched

him one time Electoral Committee Secretary in the Departmental Association, and also in the

University Students Union Government (SUG) as an honourable Senator. His landmark

achievements in tested credibility finally made him the President of the Departmental

Association. He is a Strategist in the CSB Project Group.

FEGHABO Charles; is a lecturer of English in the Department of English and

Literary Studies, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island. He is currently defending his


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Ph.D. in at the Nigerian Premiere University, the University of Ibadan. He is a Chief Judge

in the CSB Project Group.

Mrs. AGBARAH Jane; is a splendid Nigerian strategist with outstanding ideas in

peak performance, work shop activation and process management, holds a Bachelor Degree

in Linguistic from the most celebrated Covenant University, Otta. She holds several credits

to her profile, because of her chosen language in linguistic, French option, she is friendly and

calm.

Her most welcome desired ability in going through works thoroughly to find out the

in-depth meaning of words and their origin has made outstanding in many education projects

which she engage in. She is a Language Editor in the CSB Project Group.

OSAIGBORO Lovina; is a keen contextual word editor and eagle-eye grammarian,

her exceptional ability in using literary devices in writing has given her room to have

published in both local and international journals.

She holds a Bachelor Degree in English from the Adekunle Ajasin University,

Akungba Akoko. She is an English Teacher works with Lakeland Group of School, Warri.

She is a Judge in the CSB Project Group.

OTHERS:

TOMMY T. Gloria, is a certified educator in Amassoma, she is learned in Ijaw, a graduate

of College of Education. OMANUFOGHO O. Angela is an A-level student, hoping to study

Political Science; she is a critical thinker and a strategist. Harry-Udo E. Peace is a gorgeous

Nigerian damsel that’s doing her first degree in English and Literary Studies at the

prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. She is an expert in computer graphics

and word publishing. ANANGHO Grace Uzezi is a reliable final year Agric. and


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Environmental engineering student at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. She is

nice and lovely, an organizer in the CSB Project Group.

SEGU Tonye George is a superb first year student of Computer Science in Niger

Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is currently undergoing training as a Global ICT

expert at the “Amassoma Information and Resource Centre (AIRC)” provided by

European Union (E.U). He is the IT person in the CSB Project Group. WARIBUGO S.

Stella is a remarkable final year student of English and Literary Studies at the prestigious

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. She is Research person in the CSB Project

Group.

PHOTO: E. THANKGOD sharing the Project idea with the winning

ideas team (WIT) – the official unveiling of the project idea.

PHOTO: after the very first CSB meeting


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Alhenprindu Nursery and Primary Schools Amazing Grace Christian Schools

Christian Covenant Academy Fata Comprehensive School

Ogoni Central School Solid Foundation Academy

Success International Schools

Young Stars Academy


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Last 5 Standing

11 OVOTU Nathaniel is a 12-year-old

sixth grader at Amazing Grace

Christian School, emerged as 2nd

place winner of the ACSB.

EKADE Parsley is an 8-year-old 4th

grader at Christian Covenant

Academy, emerged as 3rd place

winner of the ACSB.

JARIUS Deborah is a 9-year-old fifth

grader at Fata Comprehensive

School, emerged as the Champion of

the ACSB. She has entered “CSB Hall

of Fame”, as a CSB Spellebrity. 7 ONYERIN Onyins is a 12-year-old

sixth grader at Amazing Grace

Christian School, emerged as 4th

place winner of the ACSB.

EBIKEMIYE Tamaramiebi is a 9-year-

old fifth grader at Fata

Comprehensive School, emerged as

the 5th place winner of the ACSB.

The Last five

standing at the

ACSB, these were

the ones that

survived to the final

round. They

exhibited great deal

of confidence and

excellence.


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CSB Judges in Action: Withdrawing

words from the Word Bank

CSB Judges Looks at the kids

spelling with a lot of amazement.

CSB Chief Pronouncer & Judge FEGHABO Charles, distinguish lecturer of English in the

department of English and Literary Studies at the prestigious

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island. He is currently

defending his Ph.D at the Nigerian Premiere University, the

University of Ibadan.


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CSB Team with the manager and staff of Amassoma IRC. Photo courtesy of THANKGOD

CSB Team with the manager and staff of Amassoma IRC. Photo courtesy of OLA

CSB Team with the CSB Champion, Photo courtesy of TRUST

CSB Team paid a courtesy visit to the royal palace of his Royal Highness Major G. P Naingba (Rtd.), Photo courtesy Daniel

CSB Team paid a courtesy visit to the royal palace of his Royal Highness Major G. P Naingba (Rtd.), Photo courtesy Daniel

CSB Team: OLA and DANIEL during the pasting of the ACSB event banner. Photo courtesy MOSES


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Rep. Headmaster Alomu Central School expressing dissatisfaction on the state of education and

commend the CSB Research Team for their visit

Attention of passing by children was captured by the CSB Project, as they saw their peers exhibiting

uncommon intelligence.

One of the schools captured

during the CSB Research

CSB Research with Director Alhenprindu Nursery and Primary Schools

CSB Team: Daniel Kalango reporting during the CSB

Research

CSB Team: THANKGOD reporting during the CSB

Research

CSB Team: THANKGOD mowing the lawns at the

community town hall

CSB Team: OLA mowing the lawn

CSB Team: Kalango mowing the lawn

CSB Team:

ESTHER sweepin

g the auditori

um

CSB Team: GLORIA sweeping the auditorium


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Photo: Director of CCA and ISC members during the establishment of ISB at CCA, Amassoma.

Photo: pioneers of ISC pupils at CCA, Amassoma. Photo: President Interspeeches International Inc. and ISC pioneer pupils during the official

inauguration at CCA, Amassoma.

Photo: Coach of ISC at AGCS, during the establishment of ISB at AGCS, Amassoma.

Photo: pioneers of ISC pupils at AGCS, Amassoma.

Photo: Sec-Gen. CSB Project and ISC pioneer pupils during the official inauguration.

Photo: Director of AGCS and ISC members during the

establishment of ISB at AGCS, Amassoma.

Photo: Coach of ISC Club at FCS, during the establishment of ISB at FCS, Amassoma.

Photo: pioneers of ISC pupils at FCS, Amassoma.

Photo: President Interspeeches International Inc. and ISB pioneer

pupils during the official inauguration at FCS, Amassoma.

Photo: Director of FCS and ISC members during the

establishment of ISB at FCS, Amassoma.

Photo: Coach of ISC at OCS, during the establishment of ISB at OCS, Amassoma.

Photo: pioneers of ISC pupils at OCS, Amassoma.

Photo: CSB Sec-Gen & CSB Strategist and the ISC pioneer pupils during the

official inauguration at OCS, Amassoma.

Photo: Director of OCS and ISC members during the

establishment of ISB at OCS, Amassoma.


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PHOTO: President Interspeeches International Inc. & Sec-

Gen. CSB returning from the establishment of

Interspeeches international Spelling Clubs at the various

schools.

PHOTO: Sec-Gen. CSB Project & CSB Strategist returning

from the establishment of Interspeeches international

Spelling Clubs at the various schools.

The smiles of the CSB

Spellebrity Deborah

Jarius were caught in

the camera on a visit

of the CSB team for

official inauguration

of the spelling club at

FCS.

The everybody desire, is the CSB “Word Cup”


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Holes in the Middle The children not denying the tension in the competition appreciated their friends as

they spell correctly while others drop out. The reality of the game became so clear when

someone that’s sitting close to the other is gone, leaving a hole in the middle. It became

the case of rapture where one is taken another left. In the midst of this hot seat where

these children find themselves, the crowd and their schools are full of anticipation.

The Survivals: Last Five Standing They are left with one hope. These ones have survived some test of

mettle of word, every one of them with one desire to enter into the

“CSB Hall of Fame.” As some focus their mind so desperately, one in the

midst spell for fun, and that’s the nine year old Deborah Jarius.

Too Much Expectation! The desires of the audiences have been heightened up by the performance

of these five talented kids. It became a challenge for the judges as the

whole Word Bank was almost exhausted. Before now the Chief Judge who

happens to be a lecturer of the Niger Delta University, defending his Ph. D

at the Nigerian premiere University certified the words to be too difficult.

But at the peak he found that there are no words these kids wouldn’t spell

under reasonable time frame and under free tension condition. But with the

high expectation, from parents’ directors, coaches and friends, the kids

were careful to make mistakes.

Judges have entered the championship Words, children are now very much careful to Spell.


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Rewarding Excellence! The battle for the “CSB Hall of Fame” was intense; however only one

could make it to the house, with each of the five persons that have

exhibited such kind of confidence and intelligence, they were all honoured

accordingly. OVUTU Nathiel and ONYERIN Oyeins all of Amazing Grace

Christian School, receiving the 2nd and 4th Place Awards. Ovutu who

emerged second spell missed the word “embroidery” as “embroigery”.

It’s our first time It’s our first time says the Director of the Amazing Grace

Christian School, Pastor (Mrs.) Vera. As she rejoices and

expressed optimism that if are pupils could come up to

this stage with their very first outing. There is a greater

prospect. And thanked the CSB Project Team for the

awesome opportunity.

My Kids TRIED! My kids tried is the word from the Director of

Christian Covenant Academy to her team, in

appreciation of this kids that have no experience

of somewhat called competition as EKARDE

Parsley won the 3rd Place Award. She however

expressed optimism that her school will make their

way to the “CSB Hall of Fame.” And appreciate the

CSB Project Team for the ingenious gesture.


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THE HIGH POINT! Nine year old Deborah Jarius exerted uncommon calmness and fun from the beginning of the competition to the end. One notable thing about this kid according to her Coach is that she spells for fun and finally at the bee, without much carefulness with her supersmart nature emerged the Champion of the ACSB and became the first kid to enter into the “CSB Hall of Fame” and the CSB Spellebrity by spelling the winning word, “paragliding” making her to have a total of 45points. She never failed any of the words. By virtue of Deborah’s victory her school got the “Word Cup”, the champion’s belt and a Digital Library which is a long term project with her school. It was a breath taking performance, everybody attest. Funny enough during the exclusive interview of Deborah with the NDTV and European Union IRC, she couldn’t speak much, but was just smiling and encouraged pupils to read their books. Indeed it is in her nature to spell. She derives so much pleasure; it’s something that makes her happy. Deborah’s victory was symbolic and a landmark achievement to secure her own tomorrow. Continue reading…

Separated parents unites as Daughter wins CSB Championship

Deborah’s parents were not together before this time, but immediately,

Deborah won, because of the press people asking for the father, he was called

on phone to come for the interview and eventually, the relationship that was

broken up was re-united. Deborah’s victory became the bonding factor of the

long broken relationship. Deborah was very happy as she can now see her father

and mother together once again. It is was more than a competition as the

audience says in the interview and strongly hope for the next edition.

She spells for fun! She spells for fun, is the statement of the Deborah teams’ coach when

he was interviewed. However he never denied the fact that it was a

collective effort of all the kids in the team that made it a success. With

EBIKEMIYE Tamarameibi emerged as the 5th Place winner. FCS had

two medals. The coach of the team was very much dedicated and was

excited that his effort was not in vain. The cup is above Deborah,

meaning her school first! She is such a wonderful kid.

Happy for my Key Sister! He had strongly waited for this period and couldn’t hide his

happiness when his sister finally emerged the winner with

camera of media agencies about her face to collect interviews.

He waited right from the crowd when he was sitting. It was with a

live expectation and he never had less.


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Interspeeches International Inc. is a need driven non-governmental organization

that is committed to mentoring, inspiring, motivating and raising children that will see

themselves as social engineers for engendering and building sustainable developments in

their various communities. It consist pupils of primary schools, and students of secondary

schools and tertiary institutions, including notable professionals from various disciplines,

ranging from engineering, medicine, law, banking, academics and etc. that are poised to

providing teens the needed platform to birth their dreams Alive.

Interspeeches International Inc. is committed to just one thing, and that’s to “find a

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