Ilorin, Nigeria – E be like say na high time for dem debaters! OAU and UNILORIN don shine as dem emerge champions for the 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship wey take place from August 24 to 30, 2025. Over 25 universities gather for di event wey full with brainy pple wey sabi debate, public speaking, and quiz. Na about 350 delegates from all over Nigeria come show their talent wit style.
OAU carry di crown for di mainstream debate, while Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) follow dem for first runner-up and Veritas University, Abuja kon take second run. E no stop there; UNILORIN also show dem pepper for di novice stream debate, wey dem win at di end, with University of Nigeria (UNN) and FUTA trailing dem.
For di best speaker competition, Olaf Ìdòwú Alexander from UNILORIN na di king, FUTO’s Offiah Kenneth follow as second, and Tivlumun Alexander from UNILORIN round am up as third. Talk of public speaking contest too, UNILORIN flex dem muscles again, while OAU and Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin dey manage second and third place respectively. Na wah! No be small clash! (Somebody go need to carry palm wine go celebrate dis kind victories!)
As di ultimate Naija quiz challenge dey hot, University of Uyo (UNIUYO) emerge as di champ, with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) coming behind as di first runner-up. UNILORIN still follow dem go second position. Di closing ceremony come hot! President of ANUDC hail di efforts of UNILORIN wey host di event, and dem dey call for more investments for coaching and mentorship.
Na so e be say Rivers State University go host di next championship for 2026, and dem don open bids for 2027. E be clear say na education dey push our youths to better things. (Time to get some motivational quotes ready, abi?)
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