Olakunle came first among 21 contestants at the grand finale held on Sunday at the Pacesetters Assembly in Lagos, winning a Dell Latitude 5410 laptop.
Aduragbemi Olaniran emerged first runner-up and received a mobile phone, while Jesumihefue Marcus finished third and received a cash prize.
The competition tested the contestants’ knowledge of the Bible through the recitation of 48 memory verses drawn from the 2025/2026 Sunday Bible School lessons, 1 Corinthians 13 and Bible quizzes.
The top 10 contestants received various prizes, while all 21 participants were presented with Certificates of Excellence in recognition of their commitment to studying and memorising the scriptures.
District Youth Pastor, Abiodun Alade, said the initiative was aimed at raising a generation of young people with a deep and lasting relationship with the Word of God.
“The greatest reward is not the laptop, phone, cash or any of the prizes. It is the Word of God these young people have hidden in their hearts,” Alade said.
“We desire to raise a generation that will study the Word, memorise it, treasure it, declare it and, most importantly, live by it.”
Alade commended the contestants for their commitment and appreciated the church leaders and supporters who contributed to the success of the competition.
He noted that the winner received a laptop for the second consecutive year, while the runners-up received a mobile phone and cash prize, following the presentation of tablets to the runners-up in the 2025 edition.
Speaking at the event, District Pastor Kehinde Ogundare urged the youths to look beyond memorising scriptures for competitions and make the Word of God the foundation of their daily lives.
Ogundare said keeping God’s word in their hearts would guide the youths, strengthen them against sin and equip them to live purposeful lives in a challenging world.
Also speaking, District Youth Coordinator Tayo Olawunmi urged young people to embrace the Word of God and allow its principles to shape their character and conduct.
Olawunmi said the true evidence of knowing scripture was reflected in a life that demonstrated its values.
The event also featured the recognition of Grace Akinmutola, winner of the 2025 edition, who was celebrated for her achievement and continued commitment to the vision of the competition. She also received a cash prize.
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