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Universities in Anambra State have been invited to take part within the South East Campus Debate, Anambra version, which gives collaborating establishments and their college students the chance to brainstorm on topical points.
The competitors is sponsored by businessman and philanthropist, Chief Ikenna Okafor, via his firm, Afrirootz Foods, a meals processing business, and Idi Ezeani Nzekwuabuo Foundation, a charity organisation in reminiscence of his late father, Chief Paulinus Okafor.
Ikenna, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Keves Global Leasing Limited, who briefed journalists on Sunday, stated the competitors is a part of his firm company social accountability, whereas the involvement of his basis is in achievement of his father’s love for schooling.
“This initiative is designed to encourage college students to commit extra consideration to points affecting their future and contribute meaningfully to nationwide improvement.
“These days, leisure occasions entice appreciable consideration, and there’s want to create extra platforms for college students to have interaction in knowledgeable discussions and develop their reasoning talents.
“Participants will come together, select a topic of their choice and be given the opportunity to brainstorm on them and make their presentation. People argue better on issues they have interest in, and that is why we are making it so,” he stated.
Okafor disclosed that 9 universities will take part within the maiden version. The universities are: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam; Paul University, Awka; Madonna University, Okija; Tansian University, Umunya; Peter University, Achina-Onneh; University on the Niger, Umunya; Shanahan University, Onitsha; and Legacy University, Okija.
He stated the preliminary rounds would maintain on October 17 and 18, 2026, whereas the grand finale is scheduled for October 31.
The debate is being packaged by MacClems Marketing, a model advertising firm based by ace broadcaster and grasp of ceremonies, Mr. Chido Obidiegwu.
