UOESD National Debating Championship 2025; The United Organization for Education and Sports Development (UOESD) is excited to announce the opening of the 12th National Debating Championship. In partnership with the Maurice Akueme Foundation, this prestigious event offers a stage for young minds across Nigeria to showcase their debating skills. The competition brings together primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, giving students a unique opportunity to engage in intellectual discourse and build their public speaking abilities.
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Debating Topics for Each Level
This year, the competition is centered around thought-provoking topics for each educational level:
- Primary Schools: “Schools should be seen as a better agent of socialisation than family.”
- Secondary Schools: “The Nigerian Government has done more good than harm to its citizens.”
- Tertiary Institutions: “Africa’s underdevelopment is a natural fact, not made by man.”
Each group will present their perspectives on these topics, offering a platform for students to voice their ideas with reason and critical thinking.
Competition Rules and Format
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To ensure fairness and clarity, the competition has set guidelines that all participating schools must follow:
- Eligibility:
- Open to schools in Nigeria only (primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions).
- Registration:
- Free of charge: There is no registration fee for participating schools.
- Team Structure:
- Primary and secondary schools must submit teams of three speakers.
- Tertiary institutions can send multiple teams.
- Teams can argue for or against the assigned topic.
- Time Allocation for Each Speaker:
- Speaker 1: 5 minutes
- Speaker 2: 3 minutes
- Speaker 3: 2 minutes
- Submission Guidelines:
- Each team must submit one video showcasing the full debate.
- Include details such as the school name, speaker names, state, and contact information.
- Submit entries via WhatsApp to +2348145655819.
Key Dates to Remember
- Video Entries Open: 30 March 2025
- Entry Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Zonal Stage: October 2025 to March 2026
- Grand Finale: July 2026
Awards and Prizes
The 12th National Debating Championship offers numerous exciting prizes for the top contenders:
- Early Round Awards:
- Gold Medal: Score of 90–100%
- Silver Medal: Score of 80–89%
- Bronze Medal: Score of 70–79%
- National Prizes:
- Cash prizes for the top teams.
- Undergraduate foreign study support for secondary school winners.
- Postgraduate foreign study support for tertiary winners.
- Plaques for the top teams.
- Trophies in gold, silver, and bronze for the best teams.
- Certificates for teams that meet the set points.
- Best Speaker Awards for each category.
- Best Debating School award for the top six schools.
How to Get More Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can:
- Send a WhatsApp message to +2348145655819
- Email: uoesdessaycompetition@gmail.com
- For full updates and more information, visit: [Full Details for the 2025 UOESD Debating Championship]( See full details for the 2025 UOESD Debating Championship).
This championship provides an incredible opportunity for students to develop their skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork. Don’t miss out—encourage your school to participate in this exciting event and help shape the future leaders of Nigeria!
