By Peter Omopo
29th August 2025
A Nigerian student, Kenechukwu Oluwanifemi Uba, has been named the “Top in World” candidate in the November 2024 Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement).
Uba, a student of Caleb International College, Magodo, Lagos, received the Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award from Cambridge University Press & Assessment in recognition of her exceptional performance.
The certificate, signed by Rod Smith, Group Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge, was formally presented at a ceremony jointly organised by the British Council and Cambridge University Press & Assessment at the Civic Centre, Lagos.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Proprietor and Founder of Caleb Group of Schools and University, Prof. Elvis Otobo, the school described the award as a testament to its mission of raising globally competitive students.
The Proprietor/CEO, Dr. Oladega Adebogun, praised Uba’s feat, saying it reflected the institution’s values of integrity, perseverance, and innovation.
“We are overjoyed by Kenechukwu’s outstanding performance. Her success embodies our core values and validates our investment in advanced learning methods, from flipped classrooms to AI-driven language labs,” Adebogun said.
Expressing her gratitude, Uba dedicated the recognition to her teachers, classmates, and family.
“Preparing in the school’s language lab sharpened my confidence. This recognition belongs to everyone—my mentors, my classmates, and my family,” she said.
Caleb International College reaffirmed that the achievement highlights its commitment to providing cutting-edge facilities and character-driven education to prepare students for global opportunities.
