Ikorodu, Lagos — The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina will host Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, at the highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 2024 Annual Inter-School Debate Competition.
This prestigious event is scheduled to take place on 9th October 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the LASUSTECH Cooperative Event Centre, JRD Gate, Ikorodu, Lagos.
The debate competition, organized in conjunction with Kaodwad & Associates, will bring together talented students from public and private secondary schools across Lagos State to compete on a platform designed to showcase their intellectual prowess and public speaking skills.
The competition is aimed at fostering critical thinking, eloquence, and academic excellence among young minds.
The event has garnered significant attention, with Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, gracing the occasion as a special guest, alongside her entourage.
The First Lady has been an ardent supporter of educational initiatives in Lagos, consistently advocating for the empowerment of young students through knowledge and skills development.
Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina, in his role as Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, expressed excitement over hosting such a significant educational event.
He emphasized the importance of providing platforms for students to engage in healthy academic competition, noting that events like the debate competition contribute to the overall development of Lagos State’s future leaders.
The event promises to be a momentous occasion, with dignitaries from across the state expected to attend. It will serve as an opportunity for students to demonstrate their intellectual abilities while also receiving recognition and encouragement from notable figures in government and education.
The 2024 Annual Inter-School Debate Competition has been designed to be inclusive, with both public and private secondary schools from all local government areas in Lagos State invited to participate.
The competition has already seen intense preliminary rounds, with the best schools advancing to the Grand Finale.
Members of the public, as well as the educational community, are invited to attend and witness the talents of Lagos’ brightest young debaters as they battle for the championship title.
The event underscores the commitment of both Ikorodu Local Government and the Lagos State Government to promoting educational excellence and intellectual growth among secondary school students.
As the competition approaches its climax, expectations are high for a thrilling and thought-provoking showcase of debating skills, with the future of Lagos State’s educational sector on display.
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