The Bloomers Debate

The International Day of the Girl Child – 2023 edition

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 The International Day of the Girl, celebrated annually on October 11th, is a global initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering young girls. This year, we have planned a unique event in Abuja, Nigeria, that we believe aligns perfectly with the spirit of this day.

For this 2023 edition,

Powered by Jaruma Magazine; a debate competition between six schools in Abuja, three of which are government schools and three are private schools. The topics were centred on issues in society affecting the girl-child and how they can be improved upon. The students engaged in thought-provoking discussions surrounding critical issues affecting girls in Nigeria. The debate raised awareness, inspired change, and championed the cause of gender equality.

 

The 2023 edition also had a panel conversation on the topic “BALANCING WELL-BEING, BUSINESS, AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE DIGITAL AGE,” which was to enlighten the participants on the importance of prioritizing their well-being in the digital age.

  • Venue: Dame Paullen Tallen Banquet Hall, National Centre for Women Development
  • Date: 11th October 2023

THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

  1. Government Day Secondary School, Karu.
  2. Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada.
  3. Anglican Girls Grammar School, Apo.
  4. Model Secondary School, Maitama.
  5. Parliament International School, Apo.
  6. Sheikh Abubakar Gumi Academy, Garki.

PANELLISTS

  1. Coach Khadija Ibrahim
  2. Deborah Kemba
  3. Mayowa Adegbile
  4. Halima Abdulrauf

JUDGES

  1. Suraiya Rufai
  2. Coach Teajay Chunu
  3. Dr Aisha Adaviruku
  4. Ruth Ojougboh

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR

  1. Dr Maryam “Shetty” Shettima

ESTEEMED GUEST

  1. Dr Amina Sambo-Magaji

SOME OTHER INVITED GUESTS

  1. Dr Amina Sambo-Magaji
  2. Hassana Maina
  3. Representatives of Sure4U Rescue Initiative
  4. Representatives of the FCT Secondary Education Board
  5. Representatives of the FCT Resource Centre

 

The Bloomers Debate 2023 was proudly sponsored by Sudo Africa, Barrys Nigeria Limited, Aesthetix Pro, B.Innovation Integrated Limited, Best Bloomers Mentorship, Makeway Repair Centre, Treehouse Grill, the FCT Resource Centre and The WILDKHARD READING CLUB.

Our strategic partners are FCT Secondary Education Board, Mastercoaching Hub, WeBelieve Nigeria, She&Tech Nigeria, Ashake Foundation and Prime Pro Power Limited.

Our media partners are Trust TV, NTA Abuja, VOA Hausa and HausaRoom.

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