Rex Insurance promotes academic excellence with spelling bee competition as Gbaja Girls Senior Secondary School comes top
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Chuks Udo Okonta
Rex Insurance Limited has successfully hosted its Interschool Spelling Bee Competition, bringing together 23 public schools across Lagos State, each represented by two outstanding students, with Gbaja Girls Senior Secondary School taken the first position.
The event took place at the Rex Insurance Head Office in Victoria Island on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with the goal of promoting literacy, building confidence, and encouraging healthy academic competition among students from across Lagos State.
The program commenced with a welcome address from the Managing Director of Rex Insurance, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, who reaffirmed the commitment of the company to support education and youth development initiatives.
“At Rex Insurance, we believe in empowering the next generation by fostering both academic and personal growth. We are proud to contribute to the development of young minds and to encourage a culture of learning and healthy competition,” she said.
Representing the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Adebisi Omolaoye, Lagos State Education District 4 Coordinator, commended the company for its impactful contribution to the academic growth of students, highlighting the vital role of collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving educational excellence.
The competition featured three exciting rounds, with each participant displaying not only their spelling abilities but great composure and quick thinking before a distinguished panel of four judges from Rex Insurance: Ngozi Onyeme, Assistant General Manager, Legal Services; Wilson Okoh-Esene, Head, Corporate Communications & Customer Experience; Victoria Udoh, Team Lead, Learning & Development/HRBP; and Franklin Obidigbo, Facilities & Project Manager.
After intense rounds of competition, the following schools emerged as winners:
• 1st Place: Gbaja Girls Senior Secondary School
• 2nd Place: New Era Girls Senior Secondary School
• 3rd Place: Obele Community Senior High School
Winners were recognized with cash awards, educational materials and certificates, while all participants received certificates of participation and educational materials for their commendable efforts. The prizes for the top three winners were presented by the General Counsel/ Company Secretary, Ms. Shiela Ezeuko alongside the Head, Human Capital Management, Tudor Osademe.
Speaking at the close of the event, the Head, Brands and Events, Emmanuel Ndoh, expressed appreciation to all participating schools, the judges and the Lagos State Ministry of Education for their support. “Education remains at the heart of what we do. By empowering young minds, we are investing in the future of our community and our nation,” he said.
The competition concluded with a group photo session and networking among students, teachers and company representatives, marking yet another successful edition of Rex Insurance’s commitment to educational empowerment and social impact.
About Rex Insurance Limited (Rex)
Rex Insurance Limited (Rex) is licensed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to offer the full range of general and special risks insurance products to the insuring public. With decades of experience in the Nigerian market, Rex Insurance has an enviable reputation for technical competence and financial strength.
With a vision of being the “Preferred Nigerian Insurance Company”, our strategic direction within the next 5 years is to focus on growth and profitability with the aim of growing the company’s gross premium written and be amongst the Top-Top-Tier general insurance companies in the market.
Operating from twelve (12) business locations nationwide to ensure maximum outreach and accessibility, we have an unwavering dedication to our core values of Resilience, Efficiency, eXellence, Integrity & Teamwork (REXIT)
