- Adeyemi Sky, a 300-level Law Student, won the Amnesty International and French Embassy Debate competition.
- The debate commemorated International Law Day and advocated for the right to education.
- Amnesty International emphasized every child’s right to education, regardless of location or economic power.
- French Embassy highlighted education as a fundamental human right recognized globally.
- 18.5 million children are out of school in Nigeria, with 60% being girls.
- Local education systems and enforcing right to education through frameworks are necessary.
- Increased budgetary allocation to education (15-20%) is recommended.
- Debate encouraged critical thinking, advocacy skills, and awareness about human rights and education.
Adeyemi Sky, a 300-level Law Student at the University of Abuja, emerged victorious in the Amnesty International and French Embassy Debate competition. The event, held in Abuja, aimed to commemorate International Law Day and advocate for the right to education.
Amnesty International’s Programme Manager, Barbara Magaji, emphasized that every child has the right to education, regardless of location or economic power. She highlighted the importance of awareness and critical discussions on human rights.
Ketty Ris, Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy, stressed that education is a fundamental human right recognized globally. She noted that 18.5 million children are out of school in Nigeria, with 60% being girls.
Dr. Nasir Muktar, Director of Clinical Legal Education at the University of Abuja, emphasized the need for local education systems and enforcing the right to education through frameworks.
Adeyemi Sky called for increased budgetary allocation to education, citing UNESCO’s recommendation of 15-20%. Shigusa Dankudara, winner of the secondary school segment, praised the initiative and urged continuity.
The debate encouraged critical thinking, advocacy skills, and awareness about human rights, education, and their importance in building a peaceful and just society.
