AE-FUNAI Takes First Place in Nigeria at Nelson Mandela Human Rights Competition
Alex Ekwueme Federal University took first place among Nigerian universities in the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Moot Court Competition Competition, earning a spot in the international finals in Switzerland.
Mary Nwaeze 
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has emerged as the top Nigerian university at the 16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, held from May 14th to 21st, 2024.
The university's team, comprising Okechukwu Amarachi Sharon and Okeosisi Amarachi Miracle, both 500-level law students, demonstrated exceptional expertise and passion for human rights, outshining over 20 Nigerian universities and securing a spot to represent Nigeria in Switzerland.
The Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition is an international mooting competition for law undergraduates and masters' students from universities worldwide. The 16th edition of the competition adopted a hybrid format, with the in-person grand finale scheduled to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 15th to 19th, 2024.
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The university's representatives at the competition showcased unparalleled expertise, creativity, and passion for human rights, making them the best in Nigeria and qualifying them to represent the country at the international stage.
Barr. Paschal Olebara, the Students' Staff Adviser and Coach, attributed the team's success to the transformative power of education and the faculty's unwavering commitment to creating a better world. He expressed confidence that the students will continue to be beacons of hope and champions of human rights, inspiring a new generation of leaders.
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Dr. Eseni Azu Udu, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, commended the students for their outstanding performance, noting that their achievement is a testament to their dedication and the faculty's commitment to excellence. He appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, for creating an enabling environment that fosters academic excellence.
Prof. Elom congratulated the students on their outstanding performance, assuring them of his administration's sustained support and exposures to enable them to excel in their academic pursuits and contribute meaningfully to national development. He also applauded the staff of the Faculty of Law for their resourcefulness and dedication to duty.
The university's achievement has put it on the front burner of international discourse, and the team is now set to compete with other international teams in Switzerland to emerge as the world champion.
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