The maiden edition of Echoes and Voices powered by Utopian Events was indeed a highly memorable occasion. Students from various Secondary Schools in Ondo State gathered at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Hall, Akure to learn, interact and brainstorm on pathways to become assets and not liabilities to the nation.
The participating Secondary Schools are;
- St Louis Grammar School, Akure
- Heritage Secondary School, Akure
- St Matthias Anglican High School, Akure
- St Joseph College, Ondo
- Ondo Boys High School, Ondo
- St Frances Academy, Akure
- Omooluorogbo Grammar School, Akure
- St Helens Unity Secondary School, Ondo
The Debate competition, presided over by Mr Segun Omojola, was such an interesting one as the debaters showcased their academic prowess and presented their views on the topics;
- Has social media helped Nigeria’s educational system?
- Parents or students, who should make career choices?
- Computer based test is preferable to handwritten examination
- Followers are more corrupt than leaders in Nigeria
The event reached its climax as the students thrilled the audience in the dance competition. The crowd was entertained with (foreign) choreography as well as cultural dance. The dance competition was officiated by Miss Olayemi Esan, a broadcast Journalist and an independent Blogger ( Justpye.net)
At the end of the competition, the top three schools in both the Debate and Dance were awarded prizes. The most coordinated debate team as well as the most outstanding debater also received prizes.
