Little Splendor Dazzles At Quiz Competition

To many, vision of what they turn out to be in life becomes clearer as they gradually develop into adulthood, while a few others manifest so early in life. For the likes of Master Splendor Ovunda Peter-Elechi, one does not need to import a Daniel to interpret the writings on the wall about such a unique specie of our time.
A native of Omerelu in Emohua Local Government Area of the State, born to the family of Mr and Mrs Peter Elechi, 10- year old Splendor has started to manifest early intellectual prowess as he leads his pears in various form of intellectual displays especially as it relates to committing intellectual documents to memory and being able to recall same for presentation when needed.
Much earlier in life, when little Splendor was spotted doing things his age mates could not identify with., little did his parents realise the distinct potential he was made of until late, when the General Council of Assemblies of God Nigeria organised a quiz competition for the children department of the Church.
The exercise which sourced its participants from the grassroots Assemblies, located this shining star from his little corner in Assemblies of God 1, Nkpor, Rumuolumeni 1 Section, Port Harcourt. The JSS 2 student of Gregof International School, Nkpor, Port Harcourt, came tops in the quiz competition organised at the local church, from where he proceeded to the district category, maintained his leading position and then to  Zone at which point only the first runners were selected for the general council category, which took place at  Assemblies of God Nigeria Secretariat, En ugu.
Master Peter Elechi’s emergence as a participant at the national level did not only bring glory to him and his immediate family, but to the Ikwerre-South District of Assemblies of God Nigeria, and to the entire Christendom.
Thus, this singular feat by a manor, didn’t only earn him a national award, he was gloriously honoured by the Ikwerre-South District, A.K.A Canaan City, his home district.
Announcing the lad to a congregation of members of Ikwerre-South District of Assemblies of God Nigeria in Port Harcourt recently. The District Spuritendent, Rev (Dr) J.C. Ezekwu, expressed delight on the resillience demonstrated by the boy to earn victory at last and enjoined other members to emulate such spirit.
Meanwhile, Mrs Peter Elechi, the mother, whose Joy has known no bound following the excellent performance of her son in recent time, recounted how the lad had taken to reading, especially the Bible and committing to memory important information that would be needed in near future. She said “ my son started developing by cramming scriptural verses, having time for prayers and joining in evangelism which made me say he would probably be a pastor. To her, the hand of God is upon the lad.
However, for Mr Peter Elechi, his father, though very excited but not surprised as he had ever known him to be a reader, serious and committed personality, a reason for which his primary school Bright International School, Nkpor, offered him scholarship.
Splendor would advise friends and colleagues to remain focused, Read their books and achieve their goal in life
At Gregof International School, Nkpor, Port Harcourt, where He schools, the proprietress of the school, Ms God’swill-Philip Rita, said “Splendor is a unique and serious child, always ready to learn, know by being calm, attentive and asking question where he doesn’t understand. I think sky is his limit”. She also mentioned Master Gideon Charles, a friend and colleague of Splendor who also performed splendidly in a similar quiz exercise.

By: Sylvia ThankGod-Amadi