Official rulebook
Rules & Regulations
Interschool Debate Competition 3.0, 2026 edition — Junior Secondary Schools (JSS1–JSS3) in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Debate Essay Instruction Guide (PDF)
Full rules, judging rubric, and submission checklist.
Eligibility
- Open to all registered Junior Secondary Schools (public, private, faith-based) in Ogun State.
- Each school may field exactly one team: a lead speaker + a supporting speaker (JSS 1–3).
- A coach (teacher) must be designated for communication with the GBA team.
Stage 1 — Essay submission
- Essay must be handwritten by the lead speaker on plain ruled paper.
- Scan or photograph each page and upload as a single JPEG, PNG, or PDF (Recommended) (≤10 MB).
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- Open: 10 June 2026 — Deadline: 26 June 2026.
Stage 2 — Video debate (shortlisted schools)
- Video must be 5–7 minutes, filmed in a single take, clear audio.
- Upload directly from your dashboard (≤500 MB) — or paste a YouTube/Vimeo/Drive link.
- Both Speakers must appear and speak.
Judging & awards
Judges score on argument quality, evidence, delivery, rebuttal, and teamwork. Top finalists are invited to the live Grand Finale in Abeokuta. Winners receive trophies, certificates, and the GBA Champions title.