15/08/2025.
Sam Erhunmwunsee, Asaba
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has presented twenty million naira to each of the five students in the state contingent that won the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar.
The Governor also extended the same twenty million naira reward to the team’s handlers, describing their victory as a proud moment for the state and a testament to his administration’s commitment to educational excellence.
Receiving the champions, their parents, and officials at Government House, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori praised the students for bringing global honour to Delta State and Nigeria.
He decorated them with their medals and received the championship trophy from the National Coordinator President’s Schools Debate Nigeria, Elder Dare Oritu.
The Delta State Governor commended the parents, coach, and handlers of the team for their contributions to the victory, adding that education is the most valuable legacy parent can give to their children.
He urged other students to emulate the hard work, discipline, and focus of the champions, noting that such virtues could help reduce crime in society.
Executive Chairman of Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, thanked the Governor for his unwavering support for the education sector.
He recalled the Governor’s prayers for the team before their departure and commended the Governor Oborevwori for being the first to pay the 2025 counterpart funding for UBEC-SUBEB projects.
Splendour Ikhamateh of Government Model Secondary School Asaba, who spoke on behalf of the champions, recounted how they debated global issues such as climate change, youth empowerment, and responsible technology use, and that they overcame initial doubts by drawing strength from what she called “the spirit of Delta” the courage to excel and represent every basic school student in the state.
Sam Erhunmwunsee, Radio Nigeria, Asaba
