The Placee Educational Consult in collaboration with House on the Rock Church, Enugu Presents
Enugu State Secondary Schools
DEBATE
Debate“Beyond the Algorithm: Reimagining Education in the Age of AI”
Where brilliant young minds challenge ideas, sharpen their reasoning, and debate the future of education in an AI-driven world.
Opposition Speaker
Tournament Commences In:
THE NEXT GENERATION
OF THINKERS
ESSD is not just a competition; it is a transformative state-wide platform designed to empower secondary school scholars with the intellectual rigor needed to navigate and lead the artificial intelligence revolution.
Core Competencies Championed
Cultivating the essential human capabilities that algorithms cannot duplicate.
Critical Thinking
Rigorous logical analysis of complex AI policies & educational paradigms
Public Speaking
Commanding poise, eloquent delivery, and persuasion under pressure
Deep Research
Evidence-backed arguments drawing from global and Nigerian pedagogical data
Reasoning & Logic
Dissecting fallacies, crafting resilient rebuttals in real-time
Confidence & Poise
Commanding the podium before state adjudicators and thousands of peers
Intellectual Curiosity
Challenging conventional assumptions about technology and human agency
80+ DEBATERS
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN
Individual student debaters from eligible Enugu Town and Enugu Central secondary schools compete through three Day 1 rounds. The top 20 advance to two Grand Finale rounds, followed by The Finals on an on-the-spot motion.
HOW THE TOURNAMENT
UNFOLDS
REGISTER
Individual Competitor EntryEach student debater registers individually while naming the eligible Enugu Town or Enugu Central secondary school they represent.
QUALIFY
Motion SelectionDuring registration, each competitor chooses 3 motions from the 6-motion Day 1 pool and 2 motions from the 5-motion Grand Finale pool.
DEBATE
Live State BattlesIndividual debaters compete across three Day 1 rounds under strict adjudication. Participants may argue either side of every motion.
ADVANCE
Top 20 Grand FinalistsThe strongest 20 individual debaters advance from Day 1 into two Grand Finale rounds, which narrow the field to the Top 5.
CHAMPION
The Grand CoronationThe Top 5 face an on-the-spot final motion. The champion claims the cash prize, scholarships, medal, and school trophy.
Ready to Represent Your Secondary School?
Registration is open for individual debaters representing secondary schools in Enugu Town and Enugu Central.
PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES
1st Position (Grand Champion)
₦100,000 Cash Prize + Silver Medal + Tech Scholarship + International Scholarship Application + School Trophy
₦50,000 Cash Prize + Bronze Medal + Tech Scholarship + International Scholarship Application + School Trophy
Tech Course Scholarship + International Scholarship Support
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about individual debater entries, motions, tournament stages, and prizes.
Have further questions about ESSD 2026?
The championship secretariat is available to assist student debaters and teachers.
ARE YOU READY TO
TAKE THE STAGE?
Represent your school as an individual competitor, compete with 80+ debaters from Enugu Town and Enugu Central, and claim the ultimate championship honors.