For the past two months, students of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, have continued to record remarkable achievements in both national and international debate and public speaking competitions, further strengthening the university’s growing reputation as a hub for excellence in intellectual discourse.
At the Kampala Open 2026 Debate Tournament, which featured universities from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, Godfrey Okoye University recorded impressive performances across multiple categories. In the public speaking event, Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu and Ifeanyi Kamsiyochukwu advanced to the semi-finals, while Egbogu Favour reached the quarter-finals.
In the debate segment (Open Category), Chinedu Ogbonna Donald and Adibo Tiffany made history as the first Godfrey Okoye University team to compete in the Open Category and successfully reach the semi-finals. The team broke at 12th position out of over 200 teams with 11 out of 15 points, highlighting the university’s strong presence at the international tournament. Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu further distinguished himself by emerging as the 5th Best Speaker at the tournament.
The university also recorded major achievements at the Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup. Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu and Njemanze Chiamaka, both of the Faculty of Law, made history as the first novice team to break into the finals, eventually emerging Second Best Team of the Tournament with their team “Olololoooo.” In the Open Category, Chinedu Ogbonna Donald and Egbogu Favour advanced to the quarterfinals. Individual recognitions at the tournament included Egbogu Favour as 5th Best Speaker, Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu as 6th Best Speaker, and Njemanze Chiamaka as 8th Best Speaker.
At the Hearts Affire Debate Tournament, Chinedu Ogbonna Donald also distinguished himself on the adjudication panel, emerging as the 4th Best Judge of the competition.
In another national contest, the International Law Students Association (ILA) Inter-School National Debate Competition 2026, Egbogu Favour progressed to the quarterfinal stage, further demonstrating his consistency across tournaments.
Additionally, at the Empire IV Debate, Chinedu Ogbonna Donald achieved an outstanding double honour, emerging as the Novice Champion and Final Best Speaker of the tournament.
Summary of Student Achievements
Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu
5th Best Speaker – Kampala Open 2026
Semi-finalist – Kampala Open 2026 Public Speaking
6th Best Speaker – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup
Second Best Team – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup (with Njemanze Chiamaka)
Ifeanyi Kamsiyochukwu
Semi-finalist – Kampala Open 2026 Public Speaking
Egbogu Favour
Quarter-finalist – Kampala Open 2026 Public Speaking
Quarter-finalist – ILA Inter-School National Debate Competition 2026
Quarter-finalist (Open Category) – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup
5th Best Speaker – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup
Chinedu Ogbonna Donald
Semi-finalist – Kampala Open 2026 Debate (Open Category) (with Adibo Tiffany)
Quarter-finalist (Open Category) – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup
4th Best Judge – Hearts Affire Debate Tournament
Novice Champion and Final Best Speaker – Empire IV Debate
Adibo Tiffany
Semi-finalist – Kampala Open 2026 Debate (Open Category) (with Chinedu Ogbonna Donald)
Njemanze Chiamaka
8th Best Speaker – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup
Second Best Team – Royal Rhetorics Anniversary Cup (with Ajoiyi Kosisochukwu)
These achievements highlight the growing impact of Godfrey Okoye University students in competitive debating and public speaking within Nigeria and on the international stage.
