The Ondo State Government has received the champions of the maiden edition of Olowo's Debate 1.0 and approved a statewide debate competition for all secondary schools in the state.
The champions, Master Adebeshin Abdulmalik and Miss Bowode Oluwatosimile, were received by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Affairs, Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu.
Master Adebeshin Abdulmalik of Imade College, Owo, who also serves as Acting President of the Owo Local Government Area Students' Union, OLGASU, appreciated Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his commitment to educational development in the state.
He also commended Hon. Olaolu for his dedication to students' advancement and promotion of academic excellence.
On her part, Miss Bowode Oluwatosimile of St. Louis Grammar School, Owo, who is Acting Vice President of OLGASU, thanked the state government for the warm reception and appealed for more initiatives to encourage students across Ondo State.
Responding, Hon. Olaolu congratulated the champions for their brilliance and intellectual prowess displayed during the competition.
He also appreciated the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Dr. Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, for approving the debate as part of activities to commemorate this year's Igogo Festival, describing it as a noble contribution to educational renaissance in Owo Kingdom.
The SSA further commended the leadership of OLGASU under Comr. Ojigbo Adeleke for promoting educational excellence and leadership among Owo students.
In a major announcement, Hon. Olaolu disclosed the approval of a statewide debate competition for all secondary schools across Ondo State, noting that it will commence soon.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Aiyedatiwa's administration to academic excellence and its readiness to position Ondo State as a leading education hub in Nigeria.
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