Four students from Caleb British International School – Fife Alonge, Iweha, Esther, Makayla Inyere, and Okeke Janelle – have emerged as winners of the 2026 Zenith Bank Future Innovators Challenge. The competition, which is part of Zecathon 6.0, is designed for secondary school students to develop solutions to real-world problems. The students' project, ReLearn, secured the top spot, beating finalists from across Nigeria.
The Zenith Bank Future Innovators Challenge encourages students to participate in teams and develop solutions to societal problems. The competition provides students with early exposure to innovation, teamwork, research, idea development, public presentation, and problem-solving. The challenge aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to tackle real-world challenges.
The students from Caleb British International School were commended for their creativity, innovation, and commitment to developing solutions to real-world challenges. In a letter to the school management, the Zecathon 6.0 team, Beyond Limits Global, praised the students for their outstanding performance. The letter highlighted the students' achievement and encouraged them to continue developing innovative solutions.
The Director of Caleb Group of Schools, Ola Adebogun, expressed delight at the students' achievement, congratulating both the students and staff of the school. He attributed the feat to the students' hard work and dedication to their studies, as well as the provision of adequate infrastructure by the school management and a conducive learning environment.
Dr. Adebogun commended the management and staff of the school for their commitment and diligence, urging them to sustain the achievement. He emphasized the importance of continued hard work and dedication to producing high-quality students with relevant hands-on experience. The school's Visitor, who is also the Visitor to Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, noted that the award was received with gratitude and renewed determination.
The school's achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of its educational approach, which prioritizes innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. The students' win is expected to inspire others to pursue similar paths, developing solutions to real-world challenges. The school's commitment to providing a conducive learning environment has paid off, as evident in the students' outstanding performance.
The N5 million grand prize awarded to the students will likely provide them with the resources needed to further develop their project, ReLearn. The students' achievement has brought pride to their school and the education sector as a whole. As the students continue to develop their innovative solutions, they are expected to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
Key points
- Caleb British International School students won the first prize in the 2026 Zenith Bank Future Innovators Challenge with their project, ReLearn.
- The competition encourages students to develop solutions to real-world problems, providing early exposure to innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- The students were awarded a N5 million grand prize for their outstanding performance.
