Nnewi High School wins Anambra debate competition

Nnewi High School, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has emerged the overall winner of the Anambra State Schools Debate Competition.

For emerging champions, the school was rewarded with a giant trophy and a cash prize of N100,000 at the competition.

Also, one of the students of the school, Okeke Prince Chukwuemeka, emerged the overall best speaker at the competition.

Nnewi High School qualified for the state competition after emerging as the zonal winner in the Nnewi zone.

TheWorldwide Organisation of Woman Africa, a United States-based non-governmental organisation, sponsored the competition as part of its annual debate championship.

To qualify for the final, Nnewi High School defeated Catholic Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu; Community Secondary School, Oraifite; Cave City Secondary School, Ogbunike; and Community Secondary School, Umuokpu, Awka.

The winning team comprised Esione Chinazom, Ekemezie Anthony, Okeke Prince Chukwuemeka, Basset Godspower, Aron Jasper, Ilegbunam Paul, Chijioke John Paul, Okolie Obinna, Edeh Udochukwu and Ezeh Nzube.

Mr Anyamene Osita Chukwuemeka, who coached the winning team, expressed appreciation to the school Principal, Lady Amaechi Morah, and other teachers for their support and encouragement throughout the students’ preparation for the competition.

He also commended the school’s management and staff for their contributions to the team’s success.