Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged second overall at the 2026 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Campus Debate Competition, winning a cash prize of ₦2.5 million.
The university’s performance at the grand finale, held at the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), earned commendation from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, who described the achievement as a source of pride to the institution.
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Receiving the debate team in his office Professor Musa congratulated the students for their outstanding performance and commended their coach, Dr. Sani Saidu, for his dedication and commitment.
He assured the team of the university management’s continued support for students participating in academic, intellectual and other competitive engagements.
Earlier, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Mukhtar Ridwanu Bunza, explained that the competition, which ran from September 23 to November 3, 2026, was organised by INEC to promote voter participation and encourage democratic engagement among Nigerian youths.
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Four universities competed in the grand finale: the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Ibadan; University of Jos; and Bayero University Kano.
BUK finished second behind the University of Jos.
The Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Debate Coach, Dr. Sani Saidu, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for his encouragement and institutional support, which he said contributed significantly to the team’s success.
The university was represented by Hauwa Umaimah Ibrahim, a 400-level Law student, and Hauwa Bashir Sani, a 200-level MBBS student from the Faculty of Clinical Sciences.
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The delegation was led by Professor Bunza and accompanied by Dr. Saidu and other members of the Deanery.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of the ₦2.5 million prize cheque won by the students to the Vice-Chancellor.