It was a moment of excitement for some Lagos State schools and their teachers as they advanced to the finals of the 3rd edition of the Bomarah Foundation schools competition.
The participating schools and teachers were selected by Lagos State Education District III, marking another significant milestone in the competition’s commitment to empowering educators and promoting excellence in education.
The three -day competitions which includes Spelling Bee for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Quiz, Debates for both teachers and students saw five schools and their teachers at both junior and senior categories slug it out against each other . Five schools were selected from a total of 25 schools from Lagos Education District III.
The participating schools were
Falomo Junior High School, Ireti Junior High School, Girls Junior Grammar School,
Okesuna Junior High School and Eko Akete Junior Secondary School. At the senior level were Falomo Senior High School, Ireti Senior Grammar School, Okesuna Senior High School, Girls Senior Secondary Grammar School and Eko Akete Senior Grammar School, Lagos Island.
The three day competition started from 7- 8 October at St. George’s Primary School, Falomo, while the grand finale was held on Monday 12th October, 2026 at the Muson Centre, Lagos Island.
At the end of the competition, the first price winner from the schools went home with N250,000 cash price, school bag, medal and other gifts. The second price winner went home with N150,000 cash price and other gift items, while the third place winner went home with N100,000 and other gift items.
For the teachers, the three winners- first prize went home with N200,000, second N150,000 and third N100,000 with other gift items.
In her welcome address at the grand finale of the event, the president of Bomarah Foundation, Hajia Bola Muse said “Three years ago, we started with a dream. Today, that dream is standing tall before you.”
The theme for this year’s competition was “Building Brighter Minds Through Healthy Competition”.
According to Hajia Bola Muse, this year’s theme captures their mission. “We believe true education is not just about passing exams, but about building character, confidence, collaboration and creativity. Healthy competition is the furnace where brighter minds are forged.”.
Reflecting on the journey so far and past activities of the foundation, she said “year 1 – 2024 (Heal & Build Confidence), “We began with five schools in Lagos State. We invited motivational speakers to speak to the students and teachers at the end, we awarded full scholarships to 10 orphans and vulnerable children, which we have sustained till today.
Year 2 – 2025 (The Growth): We expanded to 10 schools across Lagos State and environs. We introduced the Teachers Current Affairs Challenge to celebrate our teachers who are nation-builders. We also launched: Family Support Food Drive reaching 750 families during Ramadan and Christmas.
Back-to-School Project: we distributed over 1,200 school bags, books and uniforms. Teachers Capacity Building Workshop* in partnership with NUT and TRCN on Digital Teaching Tools. Widows and Mothers Small Business Support 100 women empowered with start-up grants.” she said.
On the 3rd edition, Hajia Muse said:
Year 3 – 2026 (Today – The Harvest):*
This 3rd Edition is elaborate, 20 schools registered. We now have four categories: JSS Quiz, SSS Quiz, JSS/SSS Spelling Bee, and SSS Teachers Current Affairs (Advanced). We also added *Debate and STEM Innovation*. Today you will witness brilliance at its peak.”
The president of Bomorah Foundation further appreciated the various sponsors, donors, partners and technical partners who made the event a success
“To our major sponsors and donors who funded prizes, logistics and scholarships, May Allah replenish your pockets in multiple folds.
“To our Technical Partners and Collaborators for your guidance. To our Volunteers and Organizing Committee, especially my Vice President- your sleepless nights are evident in the beauty of today.
“To our “Judges Panel for maintaining integrity and fairness. To all Principals and Proprietors who trusted us with your students and teachers. To Parents thank you for supporting your wards.
“To our competitors – I say this: The award and medals is temporary, but the knowledge, confidence and friendship you gain here is permanent. Whether you take first, second or third, you are all winners of Bomarah Foundation.
“As I declare this 3rd Edition Grand Finale open, I pray that from this hall will emerge future doctors, engineers, teachers, leaders and innovators who will make Nigeria proud.”
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