In its commitment to educational development of students and Oyo state in general, a non-profit organization, Beulah Adeoye Foundation has held its maiden Edition of Amofin Beulah Adeoye Unity Debate Competition for secondary school students in Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The event, aim to strengthen the intellectual capacity of students in Oyo state secondary schools received a warm applause for meeting the standard set and it’s purpose.
Speaking to newsmen behalf of the Founder, The Director of Special Duties, Hon. Rafiu Kilotomo said the debate was organized to encourage healthy competition among the students and bring out the best in them.
While speaking further, Kilotomo said students debated on two topics for first and second rounds. He said the first topic was; “Why I Love My State: A Journey Through Its History and Achievement” while the second topic was “My Identity and Pride: The Place of my Birth”.
The Foundation in conjunction with serving Corps Members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted into the Local Government Area successfully ignite the Oyo’s future light through the intellectual exchanges from the participating students.
In his words further, Kilotomo, explain that “The Beulah Adeoye foundation is committed to quality education, community development and human capital development. As it is evident through numerous projects that the Foundation has carried out.”
“The debate held in Itesiwaju Local Government is the begining in the series of unity conversations for secondary school students across the 33 Local Government Areas in the State.
While appreciating the foundation’s developmental strides, Mr. Folaranmi from Ipapo Community Grammar School and Mr. Yekeen from Muslim High School, Ipapo thanked the Foundation for promoting educational excellence among secondary school students in the local government.
Mustapha Aleem from Muslim High School, Ipapo came first, while Mustapha Moridiyah and Ademola Mathew came 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
