Peter Obi Celebrates Nigerian Debate Team’s Triumph

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the recently concluded election, has taken a moment to commend and celebrate the remarkable victory of the Nigerian Debate Team at the 2023 International Debate Championship held in Malaysia.

Via his official Twitter account, Obi conveyed his hearty congratulations to the Nigerian students who formed the winning debate team at the prestigious international competition.

Their outstanding intellectual capabilities and unwavering commitment to education were hailed by Obi as the driving forces behind their triumphant performance on the global stage.

Representing Anambra State, the team was comprised of students from three distinct schools – St. Michael’s Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo; All Hallows Seminary Onitsha; and Mater Amabilis, Umuoji. These students showcased their extraordinary debating skills, ultimately clinching the championship title.

Obi underscored the immense importance of education, echoing the sentiment that ‘education is the best investment any government can make for its citizens.’ Drawing parallels with his tenure as the Governor of Anambra State, Obi emphasized his commitment to returning mission schools to their original proprietors, a move that has evidently contributed to the state’s educational success.

The former governor expressed his satisfaction with witnessing the positive outcomes of his educational reforms and investments. He extended his gratitude to the schools’ management and teachers for their pivotal role in providing students with quality education. Obi also acknowledged the continued dedication of successive governors in maintaining high educational standards in Anambra State.

Closing his series of tweets, Peter Obi articulated his aspiration to replicate the educational achievements of Anambra State on a national level. He emphasized the possibility of revolutionizing education across the entire nation, ensuring a brighter future for Nigerian youth and the nation as a whole.