Taraba Student Wins Overall Best Speaker at National Junior Secondary Debate Championship

Education continues to be a critical pillar for sustainable development, and the Taraba State Government has demonstrated strong political will in repositioning the sector for excellence, inclusiveness, and competitiveness.

This commitment was prominently displayed at the recently concluded Presidential Inter-Basic Debate Championship (JSS Category) in Abuja, where Gabriel U. Divine of Team Taraba emerged as the Overall Best Speaker.

The achievement marks not only a personal triumph for Gabriel but also a testament to the quality of basic education being promoted under the leadership of Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas. Experts note that when education is free, compulsory, and accessible, learners are empowered to compete and excel at the highest levels.

Special recognition was given to the technical crew, led by Desk Officer Mr. Joel Joshua Jen, whose mentorship, guidance, and coordination were instrumental in steering Team Taraba to victory.

The dedication of the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB), under the purposeful leadership of Hon. Mrs. Christiana Taninga Binga, was also acknowledged for nurturing academic excellence and enhancing the intellectual capacity of pupils across the state.

Observers say the success reflects the Re-engineering Philosophy of Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, widely regarded as an icon of free education, which continues to produce visible milestones in human capital development.

As these achievements multiply, one thing remains clear: success will always be the watchword for education in Taraba State.

Governor Kefas' Free and Compulsory Education Initiative is steadily yielding commendable results, empowering students to compete nationally and paving the way for a generation of confident, skilled, and articulate learners.