Kwara State pupils secured the 2026 Presidential Schools Debate Championship by defeating Lagos State 5‑1 in the final held in Abuja, giving Kwara a record fifth title in the competition.
State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq publicly congratulated the winning team, commending their preparation and performance in the national debate.
The decisive match saw Kwara’s representatives outscore their Lagos counterparts by a wide margin, with the final tally of five points to one confirming Kwara’s dominance in the event.
The victory marks Kwara’s fifth championship win, the most by any state since the tournament’s inception, underscoring the state’s sustained success in school‑level debating.
The Presidential Schools Debate Championship is an annual national contest that brings together secondary schools from across Nigeria to compete on topics of public policy and governance, providing a platform for young speakers to develop critical thinking and public‑speaking skills.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>