The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has underscored the role of inter-school debate competitions in promoting peace, unity, and intellectual development among students in both public and private schools.
Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Mohammad Rimin-Zayam, made the remark at the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Quiz Competition, held at the Education Resource Centre, Bauchi.
He noted that extracurricular activities such as debates, quizzes, and sports complement classroom learning and help broaden students’ intellectual horizons. Dr. Rimin-Zayam also reaffirmed the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed’s commitment to revitalising the education sector.
Speaking at the event, NILDS Director-General, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, represented by the institute’s coordinator, Dr. Hadiza Sa’idu, explained that the competition, which began in 2016, was expanded nationwide to enhance young Nigerians’ knowledge of legislative processes, democracy, and governance.
The Chairman of the Bauchi State House Committee on Education, Dr. Nasiru Ahmad Alah, announced Government Day Secondary School, Bulkachuwa, as the overall winner of the 10th edition of the NILDS Quiz Competition. Government Secondary School, Gamawa, and Government Girls Day Secondary School, Dagauda, secured second and third positions respectively.
Other participating schools included Government Day Secondary School, Rimin-Zayam, Government Secondary School, Ningi, and Fariah Foundation School.
The event drew wide participation and was described by education stakeholders as a vital platform for building students’ confidence, civic knowledge, and sense of unity.
