SQI College of ICT Ogbomoso, has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Education Community Development Service (CDS) Group in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area to host the maiden edition of the Ogbomoso North Inter-School Academic Competition, held on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The initiative brought together students from secondary schools across the local government area to promote academic excellence, encourage healthy competition, and recognize outstanding young talents. The event featured laptops, educational materials, and other rewards, including full scholarships for the overall best-performing students.
The competition was conceptualised and led by the outgoing President of the Education CDS Group, Mr. Abianga Precious Emmanuel, alongside his executive team, with SQI College of ICT serving as the institutional partner and host.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the initiative, Mr. Abianga Precious Emmanuel explained that he discovered SQI College of ICT online and was particularly impressed by the institution’s history of collaborating with the education sector and school leaders to promote learning, innovation, and youth development.
Motivated by the College’s impact, he formally approached its management to seek a partnership for the competition. The request was approved, paving the way for the successful delivery of the maiden edition.
The Rector of SQI College of ICT served as the Chief Host of the event, reflecting the institution’s commitment to educational advancement, community development, and the empowerment of young people through opportunities that support their academic and professional growth.
As the official partner and host, SQI College of ICT provided comprehensive support to ensure the success of the competition. The support included:
- Venue: Provision of its state-of-the-art campus in Ogbomoso for the grand finale.
- Media and publicity: Coverage and publicity support to promote the competition and its impact.
- Scholarships: Full scholarships for the two overall best-performing students to study any programme of their choice at SQI College of ICT.
Expressing his appreciation, Mr. Abianga, on behalf of the Education CDS Group, thanked the management of SQI College of ICT for embracing the vision and providing the support needed to bring the initiative to life.
We sincerely appreciate KIPA for its generous financial contributions towards the success of the program as well. We are grateful for your support and commitment, which played a valuable role in making the program a success. Thank you for being a valued sponsor and partner.
From Screening to the Grand Finale
The journey to the grand finale began with a screening exercise held on October 9, 2026, in Ogbomoso.
Although approximately 25 schools were invited, 17 participated in the screening exercise. Among the schools in attendance were Allah’s Will College, Smith International Baptist Academy, Al Hufaaz College, Winners Academy, Alex Tee High School, Rifat International School, Scholars High School, Mighty Miracle College, School of Science, Temple International Baptist Academy, and Comforter Heritage College.
Following the screening, six schools qualified for the grand finale, where nine students competed across three academic categories: Science, Commercial, and Arts. The finalist schools were Scholars High School, School of Science, Smith International Baptist Academy, Temple International Baptist Academy, Mighty Miracle College, and Comforter Heritage College.
Outstanding Students Emerge Across Three Categories. The grand finale featured keenly contested rounds, with students demonstrating their knowledge, confidence, and academic ability.
The winners across the three categories were:
Science Category
1. First Place: Adebowale Oreoluwa Sarah — Smith International Baptist Academy
2. Second Place: Sadiq Mutmainat Olayemi — Scholars High School
3. Third Place: Mobolaji Israel Eniola — School of Science
Commercial Category
1. First Place: Olatunji Favour Ife-Jesu — Temple International Baptist Academy
2. Second Place: Oyeniran Precious Adeyemi — Smith International Baptist Academy
3. Third Place: Areo Victoria — Mighty Miracle College
Arts Category
1. First Place: Popoola Janet Eniola — Temple International Baptist Academy
2. Second Place: Oyesina Omolabake — Smith International Baptist Academy
3. Third Place: Fajobi Bukola — Comforter Heritage College
Students who secured first place in their respective categories received medals of excellence, certificates of participation, school bags, and laptops. Second- and third-place winners received medals, certificates, and school bags.
Certificates of participation were also presented to all nine finalists. In addition, all 44 students who participated in the competition received certificates of participation in recognition of their involvement.
Two Students Emerge as Overall Best, Win Full Scholarships.
One of the most memorable moments of the competition came during the announcement of the overall results.
Following the collation of scores across the competition, two students recorded an equal highest overall score, resulting in a tie for the overall best position.
The two overall best students were:
1. Popoola Janet Eniola — Temple International Baptist Academy
2. Olatunji Favour Ife-Jesu — Temple International Baptist Academy
Both students distinguished themselves through their performances across the competition, earning recognition for their outstanding results.
In recognition of their achievement, each student received a full scholarship to study any programme of their choice at SQI College of ICT.
The scholarships provide the students with an opportunity to pursue further education and develop practical, industry-relevant skills in areas such as Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and other technology-related disciplines offered by the College.
The announcement was met with excitement and applause, marking a memorable conclusion to an event dedicated to celebrating academic excellence and creating opportunities for young people.
Building a Legacy of Academic Excellence
According to the organisers, the competition is the first of its kind initiated by the NYSC Education CDS Group in Ogbomoso. Beyond recognising outstanding students, the initiative was established with the intention of becoming an annual platform for promoting academic excellence and inspiring future generations.
The event also marked a leadership transition within the Education CDS Group, with the outgoing executive team concluding its tenure and a new set of executives elected to sustain the initiative as a legacy project.
The outgoing executive team comprised:
1. Abianga Precious Emmanuel — President
2. Barakat Adedamola Oluwadamilola — Vice President
3. Ahmed Oyindamola Kamaldeen — General Secretary
4. Abubakar Muhammad — Assistant General Secretary
5. John Racheal Ayomide — Public Relations Officer
6. Lydia Atinuke — Welfare Officer I
7. Ayilara Aishat — Welfare Officer II
9. Adekola Rhoda Temilade — Financial Secretary
Mr. Abianga expressed his appreciation to the executive team for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to delivering a successful maiden edition of the competition.
SQI College of ICT congratulates all participating schools, the students who took part, the winners, and the Education CDS Group on the successful execution of this initiative.
The College remains committed to supporting educational initiatives that nurture talent, encourage innovation, and expand access to opportunities for young people.
Through partnerships that connect education with practical skills and future career opportunities, SQI College of ICT continues to advance its mission of making Africa a tech continent, one mind at a time.
