In a historic moment that has filled the hearts of millions of Nigerians with pride, five brilliant students from Delta State have emerged World Champions at the 2025 World School Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar.
The outstanding team members — Wisdom Chukwuma, Otorvo Uyoyou, Abraham Honour, Ekhamateh Splendour, and Alika Daniel — represented Nigeria and triumphed over top contenders from countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.
This marks Nigeria’s first-ever global victory at the prestigious international debating event, considered the “Olympics of public speaking and intellectual combat” among high school students.
The Delta-born champions stunned the judges with their clarity of argument, team coordination, depth of knowledge, and passion for global issues, winning the hearts of both the audience and panelists. Their winning debate, themed “AI Governance and Ethics in Global Education,” showcased the Nigerian students’ intellectual excellence and moral depth.Reactions have poured in:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a congratulatory message describing the victory as “a testimony to the limitless potential of Nigerian youth when given the opportunity.”Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, hailed the students as “true ambassadors of the state and a shining light to future generations.
Education stakeholders have also called on the federal and state governments to immediately award full scholarships and national honors to the team.
The World School Debate Championship, which brought together students from over 60 countries, is a test of wit, persuasion, diplomacy, and global awareness.
This moment is more than just a win — it’s a turning point for Nigerian education, proving once again that Nigeria can compete and win on any world stage.
🟩 From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the global spotlight — these young stars have rewritten the narrative.
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