D.M Longgul reports….
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has emerged as the overall champion of the maiden National Campus Debate organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), outshining tertiary institutions from across the country.
Held at the University of Abuja under the theme “Nigeria’s Electoral Process and Democracy,” the grand finale brought together elite student debaters to dissect crucial civic and electoral issues confronting the nation.
Following an intense, rigorous final round of argumentation, the UNIJOS delegation defeated Bayero University, Kano (BUK) to claim the national trophy and the star prize of ₦3.5 million.
BUK finished as first runner-up, securing a cash prize of ₦2.5 million, while the University of Ibadan (UI) took third position with ₦1.5 million.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) rounded out the top finalists in fourth place, walking away with ₦1 million.The championship presentation featured top electoral, academic, and union dignitaries, including INEC officials and institutional representatives, who commended the debaters for their intellectual depth, poise, and constructive policy perspectives.
Electoral stakeholders emphasized that the initiative serves as an essential platform to deepen democratic culture, tackle youth voter apathy, and engage the country’s student populace directly ahead of future general elections.
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