Introduction to the National Quiz Competition
The School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja, has emerged as the winner of the 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand finale was organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), a parastatal under the National Assembly.
Participation and Representation
Schools from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) participated in the quiz competition with six schools from the six geopolitical zones of the country, making it to the grand finale. While Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, Edo, represented South-South, Academic Planet Aba, Abia, represented south-East, and Model Secondary School, Akure, Ondo state represented South-West. Others were Pen Resource Academy, Gombe state, which represented North-East, while School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja represented North-Central and Bilikisu International School, Kaduna, represented Kaduna state.
The Competition Results
At the end of the keenly contested competition, students of the school of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, who represented North-Central, scored 70 points to emerge the winners. The second position went to the students of Model Secondary School, Akure, Ondo State, representing the South-West. They scored 60 points and won the position after a tie-breaker. The third position went to Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, Edo, who represented South-South and scored 60 points.
Significance of the Event
In his opening remarks, the Director General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman said the event was a celebration of knowledge, citizenship, and democratic spirit that united Nigeria as a nation. Suleiman noted that over the past decade, the initiative had grown into one of Nigeria’s most impactful civic education programmes, promoting awareness of democracy and governance among young citizens. He emphasised that democracy thrived not only on institutions but also on an informed citizenry, adding that the legislature prospers when citizens, especially the youth, understood its powers, duties, and limitations.
The Importance of Civic Education
He added that the challenges of apathy, misinformation, and intolerance confronting the nation’s democracy could only be overcome through education, critical thinking, and active participation of youth. “That is why NILDS continues to bridge the gap between the legislature and the people, fostering democratic awareness and civic education through this impactful initiative” he added. Suleiman appreciated the governing council of NILDS and the National Assembly members for their continuous support and vision in sustaining and expanding the competition nationwide.
Conclusion
While congratulating the winners, he stressed that what they learned went beyond quiz but built leadership and integrity. The highlight of the event was the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to the winners. The competition serves as a platform for promoting democratic awareness and civic education among young Nigerians, and its impact is expected to be felt in the years to come.
FAQs
- Q: Who organised the National Quiz Competition?
- A: The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) organised the competition.
- Q: How many schools participated in the quiz competition?
- A: Schools from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) participated.
- Q: What was the theme of the quiz competition?
- A: The theme was Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
- Q: Who were the winners of the competition?
- A: The School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja, emerged as the winner, followed by Model Secondary School, Akure, Ondo State, and Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, Edo.
- Q: What is the significance of the competition?
- A: The competition aims to promote awareness of democracy and governance among young citizens and to foster democratic awareness and civic education.
