Kwara SUBEB Team Wins Gold For Nigeria In International Debate

The Team Kwara State Universal Education Board (SUBEB ) that represented Nigeria at the prestigious 2025 Asia Parlimentary International Debate competition (junior secondary school category) emerged the champion at the event held at HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In the grand finale of the competition, Team Nigeria triumphed over Team Cambodia, emerging as overall winner.

Sixteen(16) countries across Asia, Africa and Europe participated in  the championship.

The chairman of Kwara SUBEB, Prof Sheu Adaramaja said the exceptional achievement is a testament to the  brilliance, dedication, and resilience of Kwara students who were determined to appreciate Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s huge investment in the basic education sector.

Adaramaja added: ” This feat is a very clear indication that His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is ending  Year 2025 in a high feat, especially with the outstanding performance of Kwara students at the just concluded championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This  performance has again brought pride to Kwara State and Nigeria on the international stage.

“This international triumph follows their victorious performance at the 2024 Presidential School Debate Championship in Abuja. The 2025  victory at the Asia Parlimentary International Debate  marks Kwara’s first-ever international debate championship title and its third times at the national-level, reinforcing the state’s leadership in intellectual and academic competitions.

” The State expresses profound gratitude to Almighty God for journey mercies and for granting the team good health and strength throughout the competition. This victory also reflects the unwavering support of the Kwara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose commitment to strengthening educational opportunities continues to uplift students across the state.

“It would be recalled that at the national level, Team Kwara won the President School Debate  in 2021, 2023 and 2024. The team also participated at the World School Debate championship (junior secondary school category) held in Singapore in May, 2024 where they ended at the quarter-final stage.

“His Excellency has also approved the participation of Team Kwara in the 2025 edition of President School Debate of Nigeria slated for 14th-18th December, 2025 in Abuja. This year’s event is going to be hosted by the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Nigeria.”