A Nigerian student, Kenechukwu Oluwanifemi Uba, has been honoured with the “Top in World” award in the November 2024 Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement).
Uba, a student of Caleb British International School, Magodo, Lagos, received the Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, recognising her as the best globally in the category.
The award was presented at a ceremony organised by the British Council and Cambridge University Press & Assessment at the Civic Centre, Lagos. The certificate was signed by the Group Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge, Rod Smith.
In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Proprietor and Founder of Caleb Group of Schools and University, Prof. Elvis Otobo, the school hailed the achievement as a reflection of its educational excellence.
The Proprietor/CEO of Caleb Group of Schools and University, Dr. Oladega Adebogun, expressed pride in Uba’s feat, describing it as an embodiment of the school’s values.
“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.
Uba, while expressing gratitude to her teachers, classmates, and family, credited the school’s language lab for helping her build confidence.
“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.
Caleb British International School described the recognition as further proof of its commitment to raising globally competitive students through advanced learning facilities and strong character development programmes.