Six Brilliant Students To Represent Nigeria In Microsoft World Championship In US
Six exceptionally talented students from Nigeria have been selected to represent the country at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in the United States of America.
The students earned their places after emerging as winners in the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Nigeria Competition, which was organised by the ReadManna Empowerment Initiative with sponsorship from Zenith Bank PLC. The MOS competition evaluates students’ skills in Microsoft Office productivity tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint — widely used across industries worldwide.
The 2024 MOS World Championship is scheduled to be held in Disneyland Anaheim, California, USA, where the Nigerian team will compete with other top young coders and digital specialists from around the world.
🇳🇬 Meet the Nigerian Contingent
The six students selected to represent Nigeria at the MOS World Championship are:
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Olamiposi Ayoola Ajisafe – Excel 2019 category winner (Faith Academy, Gowon Estate, Lagos)
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Gabari Rume – Word 2019 category winner (Grace High School, Gbagada, Lagos)
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Daniel Uzugbo – PowerPoint 2019 winner (Faith Academy, Canaanland, Ota)
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Bolurinwa Fabuyi – MOS Nigeria champion
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Arigbabu Oluwadamisola – MOS Nigeria champion
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Excel Chukwuemeka – MOS Nigeria champion
Each of the six students scored highly in their respective categories during the national competition, which ran from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Their impressive performances secured them a ticket to compete among the best young digital talents globally.
About the MOS World Championship
The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship is an annual international event that brings together the best students — typically aged 13 to 22 — from dozens of countries to showcase their expertise in Microsoft Office applications and compete for top honours. Nigeria has a strong showing in past championships, including several top-10 finishes.
Participation in MOS and the World Championship not only highlights students’ ICT skills but also enhances their opportunities for future academic and career success in technology and business fields.
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FAQs — Nigerian Students in the Microsoft World Championship
What competition did the Nigerian students win to qualify?
They won at the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Nigeria Competition, organised by the ReadManna Empowerment Initiative with Zenith Bank sponsorship.
Where will the World Championship be held?
The 2024 MOS World Championship will take place at Disneyland, Anaheim, California, USA.
What Microsoft skills are tested in this competition?
Students are tested on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, demonstrating proficiency and problem-solving using these tools.
How were the Nigerian students selected?
They were selected after emerging as national winners in their respective MOS categories during the Nigerian MOS competition.
What does representing Nigeria at this championship mean?
It gives the students a global platform to compete among top young ICT talents, showcase Nigerian excellence, and open doors to future opportunities in technology and innovation.
