Godfrey Okoye University International Debate Club (GOUNIDC) Triumphs at West African Universities Debating Championship 2026
Godfrey Okoye University has recorded an extraordinary achievement on the regional stage as members of the Godfrey Okoye University International Debate Club (GOUNIDC) broke into the finals of the prestigious West African Universities Debating Championship (WAUDC '26).
Leading the university's stellar representation, Ifeanyi Kamsiyochukwu Best and Egbogu Favour Ogechukwu delivered outstanding performances across multiple categories, securing places in the grand finals.
Egbogu Favour Ogechukwu demonstrated exceptional versatility and intellectual rigour, distinguishing herself in both public speaking and debate adjudication. She emerged as the 4th Best Public Speaker with an impressive score of
also earning the rank of 5th Best Debate Judge with a 7.1 average.
Ifeanyi Kamsiyochukwu Best equally commanded the stage with compelling eloquence, successfully breaking into the Public Speaking finals to solidify GOUNIDC’s dominance at the championship.
Adding to the institution’s accolades in adjudication, Donald Chinedu-Ogbonna achieved 4th Best Public Speaking (PS) Judge, while Amarachi Judith secured 7th Best Public Speaking (PS) Judge, demonstrating the depth of analytical excellence and leadership within the GOUNIDC delegation.
The management, faculty, and entire student body of Godfrey Okoye University celebrate these outstanding ambassadors for flying the university's flag high across West Africa and setting a high benchmark for academic debate, public speaking, and critical thought.