Behind the scenes
Organising team & partners
A small volunteer committee planned and executed the day, from registration to the final prize presentation.
Pastor Olatunde “Moore” Ayo-Moore
Founded the challenge and led day-to-day communication with all twenty participating schools through registration and the run-up to the event.
Bukunmi Olatunde
Oversaw registration and scorekeeping on the day, and has since announced plans for a Maths and Science Challenge later this year.
Babatunde Awoyemi
Founder & CEO, Techbase Consultant Services. Authored the event execution plan and coordinated the full programme rundown from 7:30 AM check-in through prize presentation.
Pastor Damilola
Coordinated real-time social media coverage alongside the event photography team.
- Presented by Ivory Educational Resources
- Logistics by Techbase Consultant Services
- Photography by SDC Photography
- Supported by Mosh Estrella Institute
- Supported by MECAF Foundation
- Supported by RCCG Kingdom Diplomats
Logistics partner
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Techbase Consultant Services is an Ibadan-based STEM and technology education consultancy, working with schools and individuals across Nigeria on coding and robotics training, curriculum and teaching aids, web and app development, and practical AI tooling for classrooms.
Techbase’s Founder & CEO, Babatunde Awoyemi, served as Head of Program & Logistics for the Akinyele Spelling Challenge 2026, running the full event rundown from contestant check-in to prize presentation.
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Bringing this to your school next year?
Ivory Educational Resources is already planning the next edition of the Akinyele Spelling Challenge. Reach out for sponsorship, school registration, or media enquiries.