…Rewards winners with N2,500,000
Dom Domingos College, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State, has taken the crown at the Delta State Inter-School Public Speaking Competition held on Saturday, a collaborative effort spearheaded by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and the Godfrey Pondi Book Club.
The event, themed “The Impact of Technology in Combatting Crude Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism,” showcased the talent and eloquence of young speakers from various secondary schools across the state.
The competition featured two speakers from each of ten government-owned secondary schools, including Dom Domingos College, Edjeba Secondary School, Ighogbadu Secondary School, Ekpan Secondary School, Urhobo College, College of Commerce, Yonwuren College, Alegbo Secondary School, Dore Numa College, and Ugborikoko Secondary School. Each participant delivered insightful presentations addressing the critical role of technology in tackling issues related to crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
Dom Domingos College triumphed in the competition, earning a cash reward of N1,000,000 for their outstanding performance. Edjeba Secondary School secured the First Runner-Up position, receiving N800,000, while Ighogbadu Secondary School finished third and was awarded N700,000.
Notably, the prize structure was initially set at N500,000 for the winner, N300,000 for the first runner-up, and N200,000 for the second runner-up. However, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, the Executive Director of Tantita, promptly revised the amounts to N1,000,000, N800,000, and N700,000, respectively, to encourage and reward the students’ outstanding performances.
Speaking at the event, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director of Operations and Technical Services at Tantita Security Services, expressed his admiration for the initiative, stating, “First, I must commend those who came up with this very laudable idea. From all your performances, we can only say it will get better next time. It will get bigger next time; the prize money will also increase, and we will also introduce individual scholarships that will follow with assistance to the schools.”
He emphasized the relevance of the competition’s theme, saying, “It was not an easy topic, and I think only those from this area would have won if it was a national event. We sleep and wake up with this pollution from crude oil; we know it is not easy surviving in this region. Most of our land has been affected by the illegality of this problem. We are very happy to see these effects at a young age, as it shows there is hope for solutions.”
Captain Enisuoh also reflected on the importance of the students’ contributions, noting, “You mentioned so many things, and though we are the ones in the forefront of fighting this scourge, we learned a lot from you today. We wish you had briefed us before we started the contract, but we are taking everything on board. You have given us reasons to improve, and we appreciate your participation. One day, one of you will be a governor, another a deputy governor, possibly even a president. It’s crucial to understand the problems of your country before becoming a leader.”
Teachers from participating schools expressed their appreciation for Tantita’s initiative, recognizing the event as a valuable platform that not only highlights students’ skills but also reflects the hard work of educators and parents.
The event attracted notable guests, including Capt. Warredi Enisuoh and other management staff from Tantita Security Services. The competition not only highlighted the importance of public speaking skills among students but also emphasized the need for innovative solutions to combat oil theft and vandalism in the region.
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