The Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Academic Championship (SAEAC) has officially commenced its first phase in Calabar Municipality, marking the beginning of a district-wide academic competition designed to promote academic excellence, encourage healthy intellectual rivalry and inspire a renewed commitment to education among secondary school students.
The flag-off ceremony, held in Calabar Municipality, brought together participating secondary schools, students, teachers, education stakeholders and organisers as the championship began its journey across the seven local government areas of Cross River South Senatorial District.
The event was flagged off by Mr Ted, Legislative Aide to Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who represented the Senator and delivered his address on the occasion.
In his message, the Senator reaffirmed his commitment to investing in the intellectual development of young people and creating platforms that recognise, reward and nurture academic potential. He emphasised the importance of education as a foundation for individual advancement and societal development, noting that the championship was conceived to encourage students to embrace learning, develop confidence and pursue excellence.
The Senator further encouraged participating schools, teachers and students to approach the competition with determination, discipline and a spirit of sportsmanship, stressing that the initiative goes beyond winning prizes to building a generation of informed, confident and intellectually equipped young Nigerians.
The championship has recorded an encouraging response, with over 200 secondary schools registering across the seven local government areas of the senatorial district, reflecting significant interest in the initiative and its objectives.
Beginning with the group-stage competition in Calabar Municipality, SAEAC will proceed through the remaining local government areas, providing students across the district with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and compete across subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Sciences, Civic Education, Current Affairs, Technology and General Knowledge.
Beyond the opportunity for recognition, the championship features substantial cash rewards and institutional development incentives to celebrate outstanding academic performance.
The prize structure includes:
* Champion School: An ICT Centre.
* Winning Team: ₦5 million.
* Second-Place Team: ₦2 million.
* Third-Place Team: ₦1 million.
* Highest-Scoring Student: ₦500,000.
* Overall Best Student: ₦500,000.
These incentives reflect the championship’s commitment to recognising excellence at both institutional and individual levels, while encouraging schools to strengthen their academic environments.
The competition will progress through the various local government areas, culminating in a grand finale where the outstanding teams will compete for the ultimate honours at a live television event.
The Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Academic Championship is part of a broader commitment to educational advancement and youth development, providing a structured platform through which talent can be identified, encouraged and rewarded.
As the competition moves beyond Calabar Municipality, the message remains clear: academic excellence deserves recognition, investment and celebration.
SAEAC IS THE STANDARD. CHAMPIONS ARE MADE HERE.
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