The National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has stressed that the annually sponsored Chief Sheriff Mulade Inter-Local Government Peace and Unity Quiz and Essay Competition is not politically motivated, but rather driven by his passion to ensure that children from rural and riverine communities compete favourably with their counterparts in the urban areas.

Mulade, who is aspiring to represent Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, gave the assertion during the programme which was held at the Africa 4 Peace Games Village at Ugolo near Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator of CEPEJ, who is also the sponsor of the competition, recalled his humble beginnings in the creek communities, noting that education and determination had helped shape his success story.

He revealed further that the annual competition was designed to encourage academic excellence among children in riverine and rural communities, and to bridge the gap between quality education in the rural/riverine areas with that of the urban areas.

Mulade, who is the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, lamented the challenges of quality learning in the creeks and called on government at all levels, corporate organizations and well-meaning Nigerians to support educational development in coastal communities.

During their remarks, some educational stakeholders commended the CEPEJ Boss Mulade for sustaining the yearly Quiz and Essay Competition and urged participating students and other observing students to remain focused on their academic pursuits.

In attendance at the programme are Mr. Ariwojo Eze who served as Moderator, while Pastor Oreva Idudhe served as co-moderator. Also present is CEPEJ's Senior Public Relations Manager, Mr. Samuel Ideh, and its Administrative Manager, Madam Tina Agidi.

Chief Inspectors of Education (CIE) in attendance from various Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education are Ovemeso Grace (Ozoro), Comr. Adeda E.E. (Oleh), Emiowhe O.E. (Patani), Idowu-okpaghoro Helen Tosan (Burutu), Demfegha Z.L (Ogbe-Ijoh), Oluwadamilare J.O (Warri North), and Wuruyai Edouye (Warri South-West).

A total of 17 schools drawn from Delta South participated in the 2026 edition, with participants split into eight schools for the Quiz category and nine schools in the Essay category.

In the Quiz category, participating schools are Odo-Okun Secondary School from Warri North LGA (winner), Otibio Grammar School from Isoko North LGA (2nd place), Ogulagha Secondary School from Burutu LGA (3rd place), Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School from Warri South-West LGA, Egbokodo Secondary School from Warri South LGA, Uduophori Secondary School from Patani LGA, Irri Grammar School from Isoko South LGA, and Ramos Creek School from Bomadi LGA.

For the Essay category, schools that competed are Okpe Isoko Grammar School from Isoko North LGA (winner), Obodo College from Warri South LGA (2nd place), Kokodiagbene Secondary School from Warri South-West LGA (3rd place), Olomoro Comprehensive College from Isoko South LGA, Akugbene Grammar School from Bomadi LGA, Bulu-Agiama Secondary School from Patani LGA, Torugbene Grammar School from Burutu LGA, Tsekelewu Secondary School from Warri North LGA, and Obodo Secondary School from Warri South LGA.

Both the winners and other participating students, who were presented consolatory prizes such as school bags and writing materials by the sponsor of the competition, expressed gratitude to the Chief Mulade, describing him as a passionate advocate for education in riverine communities, as they pledged to remain committed to their studies.

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