The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. was honoured to welcome the Spellingbee In Nigeria (SpIN) delegation for a courtesy visit. Led by Ms. Eugenia Tachie-Menson, Convener, Spellingbee In Nigeria.
Our young champions, Amazing-Grace Salami (2025 SpIN National Champion and returning Scripps qualifier) and Newton Temojo (2026 SpIN National Champion and Quarter-Finalist), represent the very best of Nigerian excellence on the global stage.
Special recognition to Minister Chukwudi Igboeli, Head of Education at the Embassy, for organizing this impactful engagement.
In his address, Ambassador Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are celebrated the richness of Nigerian culture and reaffirmed the importance of deepening bilateral trade and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States. He noted that Nigeria’s young people are not only academic achievers but living symbols of a nation with boundless potential.
The Embassy remains committed to strengthening the bonds between Nigeria and the United States. Watch the video here
