David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka
Universities in Anambra State had been invited to take part within the South East Campus Debate, Anambra version, which provides collaborating establishments and their scholars the chance to brainstorm on topical problems.
The contest is backed by means of businessman and philanthropist, Leader Ikenna Okafor, via his corporate, Afrirootz Meals, a meals processing trade, and Idi Ezeani Nzekwuabuo Basis, a charity organisation in reminiscence of his overdue father, Leader Paulinus Okafor.
Ikenna, the Chairman and Leader Government Officer of Keves International Leasing Restricted, who briefed reporters on Sunday, mentioned the contest is a part of his corporate company social duty, whilst the involvement of his basis is in success of his father’s love for schooling.
“This initiative is designed to inspire scholars to dedicate extra consideration to problems affecting their long term and give a contribution meaningfully to nationwide construction.
“In this day and age, leisure occasions draw in substantial consideration, and there may be wish to create extra platforms for college kids to have interaction in knowledgeable discussions and increase their reasoning skills.
“Members will come in combination, make a choice a subject matter in their selection and be given the chance to brainstorm on them and make their presentation. Folks argue higher on problems they have got hobby in, and this is the reason we’re making it so,” he mentioned.
Okafor disclosed that 9 universities will take part within the maiden version. The colleges are: Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu College, Igbariam; Paul College, Awka; Madonna College, Okija; Tansian College, Umunya; Peter College, Achina-Onneh; College at the Niger, Umunya; Shanahan College, Onitsha; and Legacy College, Okija.
He mentioned the initial rounds would cling on October 17 and 18, 2026, whilst the grand finale is scheduled for October 31.
The talk is being packaged by means of MacClems Advertising and marketing, a logo advertising and marketing corporate based by means of ace broadcaster and grasp of ceremonies, Mr. Chido Obidiegwu.