Five students from Chrisland Schools have made history as the first in Africa to receive the eStars award, an innovative educational esports platform based in the United Kingdom. The award ceremony took place during the launch of eStars in Nigeria at the British High Commission in Lagos.
The awardees include Khadijah Alege, Khalid Olatunji, Brian Leghemo, Adeolu Adewumi, and Ayomide Ojo. Eleven-year-old Alege, a Year 7 student, was among the top five students honored at this significant event, marking the launch of a strategic partnership between Chrisland Schools Limited and eStars.
During the event, Chrisland Schools Managing Director, Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi, praised the collaboration with eStars. She emphasized that modern education should be innovative, engaging, and forward-thinking. Adeyemi, representing Chrisland Schools’ founder and Chairman, Dr. Winifred Awosika, welcomed the eStars team to Nigeria and celebrated the school’s 47-year legacy.
At a subsequent dinner, Year 7 pupil Master Earnest Falomo, 10, shared his positive experience with the platform. He highlighted features such as progress tracking, average scores, and time spent on the game, appreciating the platform’s user-friendly design.
Revd. ThankGod Oganwo, Chairman of the school’s PTA, supported the program and promised that parents would fully cooperate. Mags Byrne, Founder and CEO of eStars, was excited that Chrisland was chosen as the first school for their pilot program in Nigeria. Byrne explained that eStars wants to bring esports into schools to help students learn important skills like teamwork, leadership, and time management.
Mr. Segun Ogunsola, Executive Head of School Academics, praised the partnership with eStars. He pointed out that eStars fits well with Chrisland’s aim to offer modern education and introduce students to technology-driven games. Ogunsola stressed that these games help students build important 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking and strategic planning.
