UNIABUJA Student Wins 2026 Amnesty International Intervarsity Debate
A 500-level Law student of the University of Abuja, Amra Salihu, has emerged winner of the 2026 Amnesty International Intervarsity Debate competition.
The University of Abuja secured first position with 86.1 points, defeating Imo State University, which came second with 73.7 points, while Madonna University finished in third place with 72 points.
The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, announced the results during the grand finale of the debate held on Monday in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Mr Sanusi stated that the organisation remains committed to expanding and improving the annual debate competition across Nigeria to promote youth participation in human rights advocacy.
According to him, the initiative aims to ensure that human rights are widely understood while also encouraging the culture of debate and meaningful conversations among young Nigerians.
He noted that the increasing use of social media and mobile phones has reduced productive interactions among people, stressing the importance of reviving constructive conversations through academic debates.
Mr Sanusi further encouraged students to view the competition not merely as a contest, but as an opportunity to learn more about human rights and develop valuable debating skills for the future.
He added that debating skills have opened doors for many individuals and urged students to take both their academics and communication abilities seriously.
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