UNILORIN Wins as Champion at 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship
The University of Ilorin Debate Team won multiple awards and emerged as the overall champion at the 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC), showcasing exceptional skills and solidifying its reputation for academic excellence.
Mary Nwaeze 
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.
