Gifty Nnaji wins Amnesty Int. 2024 intervarsity debate

Gifty Nnaji, a student from Bowen University, has emerged victorious in Amnesty International Nigeria’s 2024 Intervarsity Human Rights Debate.

The runner-up was Abdul Habeeb Korede from the University of Ibadan, with Enebechi Obumneme Joel from Enugu State University of Science and Technology the securing third place.

The final round of the debate, held at Baze University in Abuja, marked the second edition of this annual event.

Organized by Amnesty International Nigeria, the debate aims to broaden the understanding of human rights and promote their integration within university environments.

Isa Sanusi, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the programme as a key initiative for spreading human rights education and engaging young people in the human rights movement.

He noted that the intervarsity debate fosters a culture of debate and helps young people develop a comprehensive understanding of human rights, contributing to the creation of a Nigeria where human rights are respected.

This year, twelve universities from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones participated in the debate.

The participating institutions included 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.

Sanusi emphasized that the debate was part of Amnesty International’s ongoing efforts to empower Nigerian youth and university students by enhancing their understanding and engagement with human rights.

He affirmed the organization’s commitment to expanding its engagement with Nigerian youth through innovative initiatives.