Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the triumph of Delta State Students who represented Nigeria in the World School Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar, has again brought pride and honour to the government and people of the state.
Guwor who was reacting to the news of Nigeria emerging the champion at the finals of the World Debate Championship, beating the State of Chicago USA, and host country Qatar, said the exceptional achievement and its significance for Delta State and Nigeria as a nation, is huge.
The Speaker in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS Nkem Nwaeke, salute the brilliant students who represented Nigeria, and proudly, Delta State.
Rt Hon Guwor stated that the students have proven that with preparation, discipline, and vision, young Nigerians can compete and win at the highest levels internationally.
He explained that the outstanding achievement is not only a testament to the intellectual prowess and oratorical skill of the students, but also a reflection of the quality of education and commitment to excellence that Delta State is known for.
The Speaker on behalf of the Delta State House of Assembly, congratulated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and indeed Nigerians , on the victory of the Students for Nigeria.
He said the House is looking forward to welcoming the victorious team back to Delta State as true ambassadors of excellence and inspiration to millions of Nigerian families.
Guwor assured that the State Assembly will continue to support policies and initiatives that promote youth development, education, and excellence in all forms.
The victorious Nigerian team, include, Master Wisdom Chukwuma, Government College, Ughelli, Ughelli North, Otorvo Uyoyou, Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun, Uvwie, Abraham Ihonor, Okpaka Secondary School, Okpaka, Udu, Ekhamateh Splendour, Government Model Secondary School, Asaba, Oshimili South, and Alika Daniel of Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area, all in Delta State.
Led to Doha, Qatar by the Chairman, Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Hon Samuel Mariere, the youngsters won 2-1 in the first round against host Qatar, and then 3-0 in the final round, bringing the total 5-1 to emerge the champions.