Anambra's Jane-Frances Gabriel Wins National Head Girl Title

Jane-Frances Chiamaka Gabriel of Queen of the Rosary College Onitsha won the 2026 National Head Girl Competition, organized by the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN Global). The grand finale took place on Tuesday, October 13, at Alliance Française in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Gabriel's innovative project utilized plantable pencils made from recycled paper to educate children about climate change, earning her a cash prize of ₦1 million and a brand-new laptop. Her journey to victory involved progressing through multiple stages, starting from a large pool of applicants to the final three contestants.

Accompanied by the school's principal, Reverend Sister Maria Chijioke Nwankwo, Gabriel showcased her project against other talented young female leaders. The competition aims to foster leadership and innovation among head girls across Nigeria.

The principal praised the school's commitment to preparing girls for future leadership roles, while Gabriel expressed gratitude for the opportunity and support from her entrepreneurship education coach, Mr John Onuigbo.