Renowned education advocate and philanthropist, Dr. Ayilola Tomiwa, popularly known as “The Laptop Guy”, has announced a ₦2.5 million scholarship package for Oluwadamilola Oreofe Adeolu, the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup Champion.
The award is in recognition of Damilola’s outstanding academic feat which has brought national pride and global recognition to Nigeria and Ekiti State.
Damilola’s remarkable journey saw her emerge as Ekiti State Spelling Bee Champion, before clinching the National Champion title and the African Spelling Bee Junior Crown.
She capped the run by winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China.
Moved by her achievements, Dr. Ayilola said the scholarship was aimed at supporting the young champion’s path to future leadership.
The ₦2.5 million package will be disbursed as an annual educational grant of ₦500,000 for five year, with the official rollout scheduled to commence on October 31, 2026.
In addition to the grant, the scholarship includes: A High-Performance Laptop to provide immediate access to modern computing tools, Fully-Funded Tech and Cybersecurity Scholarships for elite, specialized digital skills training, A One-on-One Mentorship Programme for career guidance and leadership development throughout her academic journey
Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Ayilola stressed that celebrating academic excellence is critical to national development and to reshaping the narrative among Nigerian youths.
Damilola’s story proves to every young Nigerian that brilliance, dedication, and character open global doors. As a proud son of Ekiti State, I am committed to ensuring our young talents know their hard work is seen, valued, and rewarded,”_ he said.
“When we invest in the education and technology capabilities of our youth, we are investing in the strength and future of our entire nation.”
Dr. Ayilola reaffirmed his commitment to empowering young Nigerians through education, technology, and mentorship as the surest path to producing the next generation of global leaders.
