The Ndokwa nation witnessed a historic educational milestone on Friday, March 13, 2026, as the Ndokwa Girls Quiz Competition and Reading Culture Revival Initiative was successfully held at the Main Hall of Ndokwa House in Kwale.
The landmark event was organised by the You Matter Charity Foundation of Her Excellency, the wife of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Mrs Tobore Oborovweri in collaboration with Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) Women Wing.
Her Excellency who was the special guest of honour was ably represented at the event by Mrs Guwor, wife of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, whose presence added colour to the occasion.
In her remarks, the Executive Governor’s wife charged the Youths to stir up their reading culture and ability for a better tomorrow and good representation while challenging parents and guardians to continue to support and invest in the education of their children and wards stressing that “education is the only good legacy parents could bequeth to their children”.
She promised to continue to support the NNU Women Wing towards the actualisation of Ndokwa girls quiz competition and reading culture revival.
Mrs. Guwor who delivered an encouraging speech inspired both the competing students and the audience in attendance.
The National Women Leader of the NNU, Cynthia Oputa-Governor, expressed deep joy and satisfaction over the success of the programme, describing it as the fulfillment of a long-held dream for the Ndokwa people.
According to her, the event marked a turning point for the Ndokwa nation and demonstrated the collective commitment to nurturing the intellectual future of Ndokwa girls.
“It was a turning point yesterday for Ndokwa nation. It was a day the NNU Women Wing delivered a landmark project through which our future, as a people, is roundly pronounced,” she said.
Barrister Oputa-Governor further noted that the atmosphere at the event reflected the true spirit of unity among Ndokwa people, praising the participating students for transforming what was meant to be a micro academic contest into a vibrant intellectual showcase.
“At the event we could see the true spirit of a united Ndokwa. Our school girls were true to form as they turned a scholarly micro-competition into a national intellectual contest,” she added.
She also commended the support of the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Tobore Oborevwori, whose backing, she said, played a significant role in making the programme a huge success.
The NNU National Women Leader also acknowledged the immense contribution of the Director General of the You Matter Charity Foundation, noting that the foundation not only participated physically in the programme but also played a major role in project coordination and the orientation of the participating school girls.
The event attracted an impressive gathering of prominent Ndokwa leaders and stakeholders including Fidelis Tilije, Johnson Opone, Obi Nzete, Solomon Ajede, Julie Umukoro, Chinonye Dafe, Mary Chidi, Benedicta Osakuni and Johnson Omoni, among many other distinguished Ndokwa personalities who graced the occasion and gave it a colourful presence.
On behalf of the NNU Women Wing, Barrister Oputa-Governor expressed heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed in one way or another to the success of what she described as the first-ever all-round Ndokwa Girls Quiz Competition.
“I sincerely appreciate everyone who added value to the success of this event. Your prayers remain the greatest support. Thank you and God bless,” she concluded.
The successful outing has been widely described as a significant step toward promoting academic excellence, leadership, and a renewed reading culture among young girls in Ndokwa land.
