The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has lauded five students from the state who emerged champions at the 2026 Nigeria-Malaysia Bilateral Debate Tournament, describing their triumph as a major milestone for Anambra and Nigeria.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Dr. Soludo praised the students for demonstrating exceptional intellectual depth, poise, and confidence on the international stage, noting that their feat underscores the immense potential of Anambra’s youth.
The Anambra First Lady, who also founded the non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, attributed the victory to the deliberate and sustained investments made in the state’s education sector by the present administration.
She noted that ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening learning environments and expanding opportunities are equipping young learners to compete and excel globally.
“A massive victory, and another proud moment for Anambra State and Nigeria! I celebrate our five brilliant young students who have made history by emerging champions at the 2026 Nigeria-Malaysia Bilateral Debate Tournament,” the statement read.
“Their outstanding performance, intellectual depth, and confidence on the international stage are a testament to the incredible potential of our young, amazing people.
“This achievement also speaks to the importance of the ‘Solution’ administration’s intensive and intentional investments in Anambra’s education sector, particularly in creating opportunities, strengthening learning environments, and nurturing talents that can compete and excel anywhere in the world.”
Charging the students to sustain their momentum, Dr. Soludo urged them to remain focused on academic excellence.
“To our young champions, you have made Anambra proud. Keep dreaming, keep learning, and keep breaking boundaries. Your future is bright, and we are cheering you on,” she added.





