In its commitment to the educational development of students, the non-profit organization Beulah Adeoye Foundation held the maiden edition of the Amofin Beulah Adeoye Unity Debate Competition for secondary school students in Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Speaking on behalf of the Founder, the Director of Special Duties, Hon. Rafiu Kilotomo, shared that the debate was organized to foster healthy competition among students and to bring out the best in them.
During a briefing with journalists at the event, Hon. Kilotomo explained that students debated two topics over the first and second rounds. The first topic was, “Why I Love My State: A Journey Through Its History and Achievement,” while the second topic was, “My Identity and Pride: The Place of My Birth.”
The foundation was supported by serving Corps Members under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were posted to the Local Government Area.
He added, “The foundation is committed to quality education, community development, and human development. This commitment is evident through the numerous projects the Foundation has undertaken to advance these goals.”
Hon. Kilotomo stated that the debate held in Itesiwaju Local Government marks the beginning of a series of unity conversations for secondary school students across the 33 Local Government Areas in the state.
In appreciation of the foundation’s contributions, Mr. Folaranmi from Ipapo Community Grammar School and Mr. Yekeen from Muslim High School, Ipapo, thanked the Foundation for promoting educational excellence among local secondary school students.
Mustapha Aleem from Muslim High School, Ipapo, secured first place, while Mustapha Moridiyah and Ademola Mathew were awarded 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively.
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