A Nigerian student has made the nation proud by emerging as the “Top in World” candidate in the November 2024 Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Speaking Endorsement examination.
Kenechukwu Oluwanifemi Uba, a pupil of Caleb British International School in Magodo, Lagos, received the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award for her exceptional performance. The recognition was conferred by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
The award ceremony took place at the Civic Centre, Lagos, and was hosted jointly by the British Council and Cambridge University Press and Assessment. Kenechukwu’s certificate was signed by Rod Smith, Group Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge, underscoring her achievement as a benchmark for excellence in English language proficiency.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr Oladega Adebogun, Proprietor and CEO of Caleb Group of Schools and University, said the accolade reflects the institution’s dedication to nurturing integrity, perseverance and innovation in its students.
“We are overjoyed by Kenechukwu’s outstanding performance. Her success embodies our core values of integrity, perseverance and innovation. We invest heavily in cutting edge teaching methods from flipped classrooms to AI driven language labs so that every student can discover their potential and lead with confidence,” Adebogun said.
Kenechukwu credited her teachers, peers and family as well as the school’s advanced learning facilities for her success.
“From the moment I joined Caleb, I felt inspired by teachers who challenged me to think deeply and by peers who encouraged me to persevere. Preparing for the speaking endorsement in our state of the art lab sharpened my confidence. This recognition belongs to everyone, my mentors, my classmates and my family,” she said.
The school described the award as a testament to its mission of producing globally competitive students through a combination of advanced learning technologies and robust character development programmes.
Kenechukwu’s success adds to Nigeria’s growing record of excellence in international academic competitions, highlighting the country’s potential to nurture students capable of competing at the highest global standards.
