Students from various secondary schools across Lagos State are set to participate in the 6th Annual Eloquence Cup competition, organised by the School of Eloquence (SOE).
This prestigious event aims to promote public speaking and presentation skills among young leaders.
Founded in 2006, the School of Eloquence is Nigeria’s premier institution dedicated to training business executives, policymakers, and professionals in effective communication.
The previous edition of the Eloquence Cup took place on November 25, 2023, in Ikoyi, Lagos, celebrating 17 years of the school’s impactful operation.
Last year, Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege, emerged victorious, defeating the reigning champions, CMS Grammar School.
This year’s competition promises to be a spectacular event. It is set to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Participating schools include Lagoon School, Dairy Farm Senior School, CMS Grammar School, Kings College, Queen College, Ilasan Senior School, Government Senior College Victoria Island, Gbara Community Senior College, Government Senior College Ikoyi, and Government Senior College Maroko.
The students will engage in discussions on the timely topic, “The Role of Technology and Social Media in Nigeria’s Educational System.”
Winners will receive various prizes, with the overall champion taking home a trophy.
A panel of judges, composed of esteemed alumni from the School of Eloquence, will evaluate the participants.
Ubong Essien CSP, Dean and Founder of the School of Eloquence, emphasises that this annual event is part of the school’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at equipping the next generation with the skills necessary for effective leadership in society.
The School of Eloquence is dedicated to fostering public speaking skills throughout Nigeria, with its headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, and a center in Abuja.
To date, SOE has trained thousands of professionals in effective oral communication.
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