Anambra Student Emerges Overall Best Speaker at 2026 World Schools Debate Championship
By Ebuka Onyekwelu, Ph.D
Anambra State has recorded another remarkable milestone on the global stage as Chibusonma Enuka, a student of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, emerged Overall Best Speaker at the Shanahan Debate Championship, one of the major events of the ongoing 2026 World Schools Debating Championship in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chibusonma, who serves as the Senior Prefect of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, represented Nigeria alongside two other students and distinguished herself through exceptional debating skills, earning international recognition as the competition’s best speaker.
Global Recognition for Anambra Student
https://globaltimesnigeria.com/2026/07/05/soludo-unmasked/
The World Schools Debating
Championship is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious debate competitions, bringing together student debaters from more than 80 countries.
The 2026 edition, hosted in Nairobi, marks only the second time the championship has been held on African soil, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global academic and intellectual competitions.
Chibusonma’s achievement places her among the brightest young debaters of African heritage participating in this year’s championship.
Nigeria Represented by Anambra and Benue Students
Nigeria’s delegation to the ongoing competition comprises talented students from Anambra and Benue states, showcasing the country’s growing investment in academic excellence and public speaking.
Chibusonma’s emergence as the Overall Best Speaker has attracted widespread praise, with education stakeholders describing her victory as a proud moment for Anambra State and Nigeria.
Her eloquence, confidence and analytical reasoning earned high scores from the judges, distinguishing her among competitors from across the globe.
Soludo’s Education Reforms Receive Boost
Observers say Chibusonma’s success reflects the sustained investment of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration in education and human capital development.
The Anambra State Government has consistently prioritised quality teaching, innovation and global competitiveness in its education policies, with a focus on equipping students to excel internationally.
According to education advocates, the achievement aligns with Governor Soludo’s vision of building, expanding and sustaining globally competitive human capital through deliberate investments in teaching and learning.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
The recognition of Chibusonma Enuka at the World Schools Debating Championship further reinforces Anambra State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading centres of educational excellence.
Stakeholders have described her achievement as an inspiration to students across Nigeria, encouraging young people to pursue academic excellence, critical thinking and effective communication.
As the championship continues in Nairobi, Nigerians remain hopeful that the country’s representatives will continue to perform strongly and bring further honours to the nation.
About the World Schools Debating Championship
The World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) is an annual international competition that brings together secondary school students from over 80 countries to compete in high-level debates on global issues.
The championship promotes critical thinking, public speaking, teamwork and leadership while fostering cultural exchange among young people from around the world.
