Gifty Nnaji, a student from Bowen University, has emerged victorious in Amnesty International Nigeria’s 2024 Intervarsity Human Rights Debate. The competition, held at Baze University, Abuja, saw Abdul Habeeb Korede from the University of Ibadan securing second place, while Enebechi Obumneme Joel from Enugu State University of Science and Technology claimed third.
This event marked the second edition of Amnesty International Nigeria’s annual debate aimed at promoting human rights awareness and integration within university environments. Isa Sanusi, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the program’s goal of spreading human rights education and engaging young people in the human rights discourse.
“Through this debate, we aim to cultivate a culture of discussion and understanding of human rights among the youth, fostering a future Nigeria where human rights are respected,” said Sanusi.
Twelve universities from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones participated in this year’s debate, including the University of Lagos, Bowen University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Cross Rivers State University, University of Calabar, Landmark University, Adamawa State University, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Nigeria Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
The debate is part of Amnesty International’s broader efforts to empower Nigerian youth and university students, enhancing their understanding and engagement with human rights, and honing their debating skills to advocate for change. “As a human rights organization, we will continue to expand our engagements with Nigerian youth through innovative methods,” Sanusi added.
