UNIABUJA Students Shine at Nigerian Japanese Speech Contest

Success and Recognition: University of Abuja Students Shine at Nigerian Japanese Speech Contest

Apr 1, 2024 - 15:16 Updated: Apr 1, 2024 - 15:21

UNIABUJA Students Shine at Nigerian Japanese Speech Contest

Three graduates and two students of the University of Abuja have won various prizes at the 3rd Nigerian Japanese Speech Contest Award. The event held at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, on 26th March 2024.

The graduates were Ani Stephen Lorenzo, who won the Grand Prize; Ogunjobi Eniola Abimbola, Excellence Award; and Obiozor Emmanuel Ifeanyi, who received an honourable mention.

Muhammed Khadijat Ismail (300 level student of Department of Medicine and Surgery) and Lawal Ayomide Gerald (400 level student of Department of Philosophy), won the Excellence Award and Embassy Special Award, respectively.

The award winners were also treated to a sumptious Japanese meal for the first time.

Dr Mitsuaki Morita, acting director of the Japanese Language and Culture Institute, University of Abuja, said it was encouraging to note the increasing interest in the study of Japanese language and culture by many students in the University, even though the number of learners in Nigeria was still generally small.

He said, " But I am sure that if they study hard, they will have great opportunities. I do hope that they will stay motivated and keep working hard with their friends to become a bridge between Japan and Nigeria in the future."