The Asagba of Asaba, Delta State, Epiphany Azinge, has awarded a full scholarship through university level to Chinedu Okediachi.

Okediachi won a gold medal for Nigeria at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China.

The gesture was disclosed by the Nigeria Spelling Bee in a statement on its Facebook page on Wednesday.

The organisation thanked the monarch for the scholarship, describing his generosity as a reflection of his commitment to education.

It added that the monarch’s support would shape a bright future for the champion and inspire the wider community.

“Our sincere gratitude to His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, for awarding our Spelling Bee World Cup Gold Award medalist (Chinedu Great Okediachi of Madonna International College Asaba) a full scholarship through to the university level.

“Your Majesty’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to education will shape a bright future for our champion and inspire our entire community.”