Umuahia: Otti grants N1 million to each debate champion, scholarships for captain
Updated 12:22 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 19:07 WAT · 4 outlets reporting
Governor Alex Otti announced cash awards of one million naira for each of the five students who won an international debate competition in Doha, Qatar. He also revealed that the state’s foundation will fund a full university scholarship for the team captain, a 15‑year‑old student. The awards were presented at a ceremony in the Michael Okpara Auditorium.
What we know
- Five Abia students received N1 million each
- The team captain will receive a full‑scholarship to university
- The awards were announced at a ceremony in Umuahia
- The competition was the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Qatar
Why it matters: Celebrating academic excellence encourages youth participation in global forums and showcases the state’s commitment to education.
Sources
- Otti rewards Abia debate champions with N1m each, scholarship – Punch,
- Otti Rewards Abia Debate Champions, Offers Scholarship To Captain – The Whistler,
- Otti Gives Abia Debate Champions N1m Each, Offers Scholarship – Leadership,
- Otti rewards Abia world debate champions with N1m each – Premium Times,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Premium Times
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Leadership
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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