The grand finale of the 7 for 7 National Values Charter Campus Debate (NVCCD) 2024, organised by the National Orientation Agency, was held on 17 December 2024 at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA.
Adekunle Ayomide and Oladeji Oluwashina of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, emerged champions with 43% of 3,921 votes, winning the trophy and N20 million. Their insightful arguments and patriotism earned widespread acclaim.
Zonal winners from six geopolitical zones, including Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt; Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu; Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga; University of Ilorin; and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, each received N5 million and prizes from NELFUND.
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency, urged youths to uphold Nigeria’s shared values, stating that under the National Identity Project( NIP) the agency will continue to to work with the youth, while Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, emphasised the organisation’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s vision.
The event celebrated unity, resilience, and a shared commitment to national development.
