Lagos State University (LASU) has clinched the top prize at the Justice Innocent Umezulike National Debate Competition 2024. The victory was confirmed following a competitive final round held between LASU’s Team Beryl and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria’s Team Sapphire.
The debate competition, which previously focused solely on law students, was this year expanded to include undergraduates from all accredited faculties across Nigeria. LASU’s winning team, comprising Oladipupo Olalekan (Speaker), Ajeniya Oluwagbemiga (Speaker), and Musendiku Mulikat (Researcher), triumphed over Ahmadu Bello University’s team, which included Elizabeth Chris (Speaker), Yusuf Olatunji (Speaker), Ephraim Edokpa (Researcher), and Mustapha Hauwau (Researcher).
Oladipupo Olalekan from LASU was named the best speaker of the competition. The event was organized by the foundation led by Dr. Cynthia Umezulike and Dr. Victor Umezulike, dedicated to honoring their late father, Justice Innocent Umezulike, and promoting excellence in legal education and research.
