The Interschools Debate Competition organized by the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation for secondary schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District as part of its commitment to promoting academic excellence and youth development. The educational initiative provided a platform for students to engage in critical thinking, articulate informed perspectives, and develop strong public speaking skills, and showcased the talents and intellect of students in the district. The competition featured students from secondary schools representing Esan West, Esan Central, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan South East Local Government Areas, with each debating team demonstrating remarkable confidence, eloquence, and showcasing their analytical abilities and intellectual creativity. The judging panel—comprising educators and communication experts—evaluated participants based on clarity, logical argumentation, evidence-based presentation, and teamwork. At the end of the cagey contest, Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua emerge overall winner with an average of 84.88%. Igueben Grammar School pulled 79.13% to emerge 2nd position while Timzy International Education Centre, Ekpoma clinched 3rd position with 77.25%. Awards and prizes were thereafter presented to students and their teachers. The event was graced by Hon. Selo Ojeme (Vice Chairman, Esan Central LGA), Dr. Iniaghe Patrick (President, Association of Resident Doctors, ISTH), Hon. Emmanuel Odenore (HOD, Socials, Esan Central). Other schools that participated at the event include Standard Group of School, Irrua, Iruekpen Mixed Secondary School and St. Francis College, Ubiaja. In an address, the Director General, Dr. Osahon Enabulele decried the state of educational incentives that positively impact on secondary education and assured that the Foundation’s educational initiatives will contribute to overall educational advancement. Overall, the Debate Competition for Edo Central Senatorial district was a successful and impactful initiative, aligning with the Foundation’s mission to empower young people and support quality education across Edo State.
SHOW OF WORDS IN THE EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DEBATE CONTEST.
The Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation, in collaboration with Edo State Government, has concluded the Interschools Debate competition for Edo North Senatorial District. The competition was organized to empower secondary school students through intellectual engagement, promote public speaking, and provide a platform for students to engage each other in intellectual discourse on socio-economic and developmental issues. Participants were drawn from students from various secondary schools in Akoko-Edo, Owan East, Owan West, Estako West, Estako Central and Estako East local Government Areas, which make up the Edo North Senatorial District. The debates centered around national development themes, encouraging critical thinking and civic awareness. It was evaluated by a panel of judges drawn from the academia and civil society and attended by students, teachers, partners and other stakeholders. After an enthralling contest on the topic “Social media has a detrimental effect on the intellectual capacity and mental health of teenagers, Fugar Mixed Secondary school clinched 1st position, while Uzebba Grammar school and Holy Trinity Grammar School emerged 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. Among dignitaries at the event were Dr. Osahon Enabulele, Prof. Victor Adetimirin (Vice Chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho), .Haija Aperua Yusuf, Liaison Officer on Health, who represented the Otaru of Auchi. The competition which fostered confidence and leadership skills among Edo North students, has strengthened collaboration between schools, government, and the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation. It has emphasized the importance of education as a tool for empowerment, countering negative narratives in contemporary society. Awards were presented to deserving winners.
EDO SOUTH SENATORIAL DEBATE COMPETITION ENDS IN GRAND STYLE
The Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation hosted the semi-final of its Secondary Schools Debate Competition for the Edo South Senatorial District, where twenty (24) speakers from eight (8) schools took part in the contest. The event brought together students, educators, and local government representatives from all seven LGAs in Edo South Senatorial district. This initiative is part of the Foundation’s educational initiatives, aimed at promoting intellectual development, encouraging civic engagement and public speaking, and fostering leadership qualities and critical thinking. Dr Osahon Enabulele, Past President of the World Medical Association, emphasized the importance of striving for excellence in their academic pursuits and urged students to remain focused and resilient in pursuit of their dreams. The competition featured heated debates on the topic “Social media has a detrimental effect on the intellectual capacity and mental health of teenagers”, with the students demonstrating impressive teamwork and intellectual depth. In a keenly contested event, St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School emerged as the overall winner, while Idia College and St. Michael College clinched 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. The high point of the event was the presentation of award prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed winners. Certificates were also presented to top-performing speakers, and their teachers received certificates of participation. Among dignitaries at the event were Senator Neda Imasuen, Hon. Murphy Omoruyi, Education officials and other stakeholders. Dignitaries as well as participants lauded the Foundation for organizing the competition to nurture and develop the talents inherent in students. In a goodwill message, the Proprietor of Gilgal Education Centre, Mr Godson Ofure, who described the programme as inspiring, appreciated the Foundation for teaching youths to pursue their dreams through legitimate means. The competition is part of a state-wide inter-school debate series, continuing across other LGAs to nurture leadership and hone intellectual and cognitive skills in students.
STARS ON PARADE AT THE DOEF SECONDARY SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION IN IKPOBA-OKHA AND UHUNMWONDE LGAs
The Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation Debate Competition, for secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council Hall, was a resounding success. The event showcased the exceptional debating skills and intellectual prowess of students from various secondary schools within the LGA. The competition aimed to promote critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills among secondary school students across Edo State.The participating Schools were Idogbo Grammar School, St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Army Day Secondary school, Harvard Educational Center of Excellence and Niger College.Debate Format: The competition was characterised by engaging & well-researched arguments with eloquent rebuttals and delivery. The students demonstrated a deep understanding of the debate topic, and the audience was highly engaged throughout the event.The keenly contested event saw Harvard Educational Center of Excellence emerged 1st position with a score average of 84.2%, while St. Maria Gorretti and Niger College clinched 2nd and 3rd positions with at 80.3%, and at 74.4%. UHUMWONDE LGAThe scenario was not different at Ehor for the debate competition in Uhunmwonde LGA, with four schools battling it out for supremacy in presentation. Among the contestants were students from Ehor Grammar School, Igieduma Grammar School, St. Michael, College and Umagbae Secondary School. St. Michael College emerge 1st position, while Umagbae Secondary school and Igieduma Grammar school took the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.In separate remarks, the Director General of the Foundation, Dr. Osahon Enabulele congratulated the students and reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to improving education and equipping youths with leadership and critical thinking skills is essential for all-round development.
