SSU and UDUS to Clash in Debate Contest at The News Digest Press Festival
The topic that will ignite their verbal battle is titled, "The Antidote of the 21st Century: Skill or Degree?"
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Sokoto State University (SSU) and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) are gearing up for a thrilling debate showdown, set to take place on November 5th. This intellectual face-off is a featured event within the prestigious The News Digest Press Festival, and it will be hosted at the MH2 Lecture Hall on the UDUS Main Campus.
The topic that will ignite their verbal battle is titled, "The Antidote of the 21st Century: Skill or Degree?" Each of the two institutions will be represented by a trio of eloquent speakers who will passionately argue for their chosen side.
However, the intriguing twist is that both universities must diligently prepare arguments for both sides – skill and degree. It's only on the day of the competition that a flip of the coin, or another method chosen by the moderator, will determine which side each university defends.
The selection of this debate topic is no random choice. Over time, there have been countless debates and discussions, with opinions heavily favoring either 'skill' or 'degree' as the most potent antidote for navigating the challenges of the 21st century.
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Both skill and degree have their merits, but proponents on each side continue to assert the superiority of their chosen path. Notably, Professor Issa Pantami's book, "Skills Rather than Degree," delves into one such argument, further adding fuel to the fiery debate. The SSU-UDUS showdown promises to be a clash of intellectual titans as they dissect and argue the merits of skill and degree in the modern era.
