By: Daniel Oyeniyi
Odogbolu Comprehensive High School students have come top at the Rufai Oseni debate competition held recently at the Oseni Rufai Centre, Odogbolu on regionalism being the best way forward for Nigeria after nabbing several schools that participated with a huge point difference.
The Chief Speaker of the Odogbolu Comprehensive High School team, Victoria Ojo during the debate argued that the practice of regionalism offers a significant financial advantage over Nigeria’s state distribution governance system which often consumes more than expected in decision making.
According to Ojo, the policy of reliance on internally generated revenue boosted productivity and economic competition among regions in the past, leading to a fast development agenda that brought to life the existence of the first television station in Nigeria, Western Nigerian Television (WNTV).
The school’s second speaker, Esther Anato addressed ethnic marginalization as a potential risk of regionalism, emphasizing that a well-designed constitutional framework can effectively manage it.
Furthermore, she stated that regionalism might be a game-changer for the country, ultimately leading to progress and fostering a strong sense of attachment among citizens to their native soil.
The competition, which featured several schools served as a platform for students to present impromptu speeches on other prominent topics capable of fostering development in Nigeria.
According to the founder of the annual debate competition, Rufai Oseni, the Odogbolu Comprehensive High School students’ strong pitch and pace led them to win the competition, setting them apart from other participating students.
Oseni further added that students need to be consistent in the habit of listening to the news to enhance their knowledge of the society around them.
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