UNILORIN Wins as Champion at 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Debate Team has achieved an impressive feat by emerging as champions at the 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC). This victory adds another milestone to UNILORIN’s longstanding reputation for academic excellence and intellectual prowess.

Held with fierce competition from universities across the country, UNILORIN’s debaters showcased exceptional talent, clinching numerous individual and team awards. The University Quiz, Debate, and Innovation Committee expressed deep gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for his continuous support, which played a crucial role in the team's success. The committee also anticipates further backing to enable participation in future international events.

Notable Individual Awards

Novice Speaker Category

- 8th Best New Speaker – Agbese Jemima Ori

- 2nd Best New Speaker – Anjorin Teminijesu Success

Open Speaker Category

- 9th Best Speaker – Adetunji Tesleem Oluwakayode

- 7th Best Speaker – Abdullahi Hassanah Maimako

- 3rd Best Speaker – Olafisoye Tolulope Alexander

- 2nd Best Speaker – Owolabi Victor Oluwatobi

Novice Judge Category

- Best New Judge – Akinjayeju Mitchell Temitope

Open Judges Category

- 10th Best Judge – Hassan Usman Aduragbemi

- 9th Best Judge – Olayinka Olamide Esther (Alumni)

- 8th Best Judge – Ibrahim Qareebat Adedoyin

- 6th Best Judge – John-Kalio Peace Ibiso (Alumni)

- 4th Best Judge – Opeyemi Gideon (Alumni)

- Best Judge – Ayodele Samuel Adeyemi (Alumni)

Public Speaking Category

- 5th Best Speaker – Hassan Usman Aduragbemi

Team Awards

Novice Category

- Runner-ups – Anjorin Teminijesu Success and Agbese Jemima Ori

Open Category

- Semi-Finalists – Adetunji Tesleem Oluwakayode and Abdullahi Hassanah Maimako

- Finalists – Tivlumun Sesugh Alexander and Oderanti Joshua Olamilekan

- Champions – Olafisoye Tolulope Alexander and Owolabi Victor Oluwatobi

This stellar performance at the ANUDC solidifies UNILORIN’s standing as a leader in debating and intellectual discourse, further enhancing its "Better By Far" legacy.