Abia State Governor Alex Otti has rewarded five students who represented the state and Nigeria at the International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, with one million naira each. The governor hosted the successful students at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, where they proudly displayed their trophies, medals, and certificates to state officials and proud parents.
In addition to the cash reward for the entire team, Governor Otti announced a comprehensive educational sponsorship through the Alex Otti Foundation for the contingent's captain, fifteen-year-old Esther Christian, covering her education up to the university level. Christian, who lost her father at a young age, delivered a moving recounting of the team's journey during the reception.
The administration also extended financial recognition to other academic achievers and institutions. Onyinyechi Okonkwo of Ovom Girls Secondary School received one million naira for winning a recent national essay competition. Furthermore, the accompanying officials were granted 750,000 naira each, while Abia Model Basic Junior Secondary School in Abayi Umuocham was awarded 1.75 million naira for producing the debate champions.
During the event, officials detailed the rigorous nature of the international competition, noting that the Abia students dominated the junior category by securing multiple trophies, medals, and top speaker rankings against teams from numerous countries. Governor Otti praised their dedication and reaffirmed his administration's ongoing commitment to revamping the state educational sector through enhanced infrastructure and expanded opportunities.
Source reporting: The Nation — 0000-00-00 00:00:00
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