By Adebayo Abdulrahman
Representatives of the Faculty of the social sciences defeated their counterparts from the Faculty of Technology in the first ever edition of Cold War, a public speaking competition between the two faculties, on Friday.
At the competition, which took place at the Faculty of Social Science, the two teams debated on the topic: Social Media Regulation by the Nigerian Government: A threat to freedom? While the Faculty of technology, represented by Egbeyemi Bowofoluwa and Oguntade Ayooluwa, spoke in support of the topic, the Faculty of social science, represented by Adekanmbi Mowafoluwa and Ayomide Fagbamila, spoke against it.
At the end of the debate, the Faculty of Social science, with an aggregate of 80.83 points, emerged victorious over the Faculty of Technology who managed to score an aggregate of 52 points.
In their respective remarks, the three judges, Ayeni Otito-jesu, Chidera Anushiem and Tolulope Salami, commended the speakers for their performance. They however urged them to, in future competitions, try as much as possible to expand the scope of the topic and offer new perspectives to the discussion.
Meanwhile, in his address, the Sub-dean of the Faculty of Social Science, Dr. Stephen Lafenwa described the points and performance of speakers at the competition, who he described as future leaders of the country,as an indication that the countrys future looks great.
He also commended the Literary and debating society of the Faculty for organizing the competition, noting that discussions on issues of national importance must continue to be held.
Speaking with this reporter after the competition, FATSSA LnD President, Oreoluwa Samuel noted that the victory of the Faculty at the competition is an indication that they are ready to give their quest to win Jaw War, the biggest public speaking competition in the institution, their very best.
“Our message is simple; we are determined people who will not give up. We want to keep winning until winning becomes our culture. We also hope to give our very best at Jaw War,” the President said.
He added that the competition was organized to contribute to the ongoing public discourse on whether social media should be regulated by the Nigerian Government or not.
