Kwara State to represent Nigeria in Turkey after winning Presidential debate

Kwara State has emerged victorious in the recently concluded Presidential Debate Competition, securing the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the upcoming International Debating Competition in Turkey.

The announcement was made by Professor Sheu AbdulRaheem Adaramaja, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), upon arrival at the Ilorin International Airport from Abuja, where the debate took place.

Professor Adaramaja dedicated the victory to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commending his continued investment in the state’s basic education sector.

“We are thrilled to have brought home the trophy for the third consecutive time. This win means Kwara will proudly represent Nigeria on the international stage in Turkey,” Adaramaja stated. “This achievement is a testament to Governor AbdulRazaq’s unwavering support and commitment to education. His investments are yielding remarkable results.”

Kwara previously represented Nigeria at international debating championships in Dubai and Serbia in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Adaramaja extended his gratitude to the management of KWSUBEB, the dedicated coaches of the pupils, and the teachers across the state for their contributions to this success.

Meanwhile, the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji AbdulMumini AbdulMalik, praised the team’s exceptional performance, describing their efforts as a boost to Kwara’s reputation at the national level.

In a statement by the IEDPU’s Publicity Secretary, Nurudeen Ibrahim, AbdulMalik congratulated Governor AbdulRazaq and the KWSUBEB chairman for the team’s impressive achievement. “The team’s success reflects the bright future of our state,” he remarked.

This milestone underscores Kwara’s growing reputation as a center of academic excellence, with the state set to showcase its talent on the global stage once again.