WAICTANet Hosts Successful 2nd Edition of Liberia’s National Safer Internet Day Quiz Competition — St. Theresa Convent Crowned Champions
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet–Liberia), through the Liberia Safer Internet Day (SID) Committee, proudly hosted the 2nd Edition of the National Inter-High School Online Safety Quiz Competition, marking the grand climax of Safer Internet Day 2026 celebrations in Liberia. Held at iCampus Monrovia on 25th February , 2026 under the global theme “Together for a Better Internet,” the event brought together four leading high schools in a rigorous three-round competition focused on cybersecurity, digital citizenship, cybercrime awareness, artificial intelligence trends, and responsible internet use. After an intense semi-final round, St. Theresa Convent High School advanced with a commanding 215 points against St. Mary Catholic High School, earning a place in the championship round against defending champions B.W. Harris Episcopal High School. In a thrilling final match, St. Theresa Convent secured 205 points, emerging as the new champions of the Liberia SID 2026 Inter-High School Online Safety Quiz Competition.
Since formally leading Liberia’s Safer Internet Day observance in 2018, WAICTANet has consistently positioned the country within the global movement for safer and more responsible internet use. Over the years, the initiative has reached hundreds of students through:
- School-based digital literacy workshops
- Cybersecurity awareness campaigns
- Youth dialogues on cyberbullying and misinformation
- Teacher engagement and digital safety integration programs
The introduction of the National Quiz Competition in 2025, now in its second edition, represents a strategic expansion of this work — embedding cybersecurity and digital ethics into secondary education through an interactive and competitive format.
In his remarks at the event, Peterking Quaye, Regional Executive Director of WAICTANet, emphasized the broader significance of the competition, “This platform is more than a quiz. It is a transformational space where young people sharpen their understanding of digital risks, strengthen critical thinking, and become ambassadors of safer internet practices in their schools and communities.” He further added ,“Since 2018, we have seen real change. Students are more aware of cyber threats, more confident in identifying online scams, and more responsible in their digital behavior. The emergence of St. Theresa Convent as champions — a leading girls’ institution — sends a powerful message about the growing leadership of young women in ICT.”
The crowning of a female-led institution as champions carries significant meaning, especially as the global community prepares to observe Girls in ICT Day. It reflects the increasing confidence, competence, and participation of young women in cybersecurity and digital leadership spaces. For WAICTANet, this milestone reinforces a core commitment: ensuring that girls and young women are not just participants in the digital ecosystem but leaders shaping its future, “This victory is symbolic,” Quaye noted. “It demonstrates that girls in Liberia are not only capable but are excelling in cybersecurity and digital knowledge. As we approach Girls in ICT Day, this achievement inspires us to deepen our efforts in empowering more young women in technology.” With two successful editions of the National Quiz Competition now completed, WAICTANet reaffirms its commitment to expanding the initiative nationally and advocating for replication across the Mano River Union region.
As Liberia continues to strengthen digital transformation efforts, initiatives like the Safer Internet Day Quiz Competition ensure that young people are equipped not only with access to technology but with the knowledge and responsibility to use it safely. The 2026 edition stands as another bold step in Liberia’s journey toward a safer, more inclusive, and digitally resilient future.
