- Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Anambra state dorganisedefeated schools from the United States and other countries to win the World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024
- Peter Obi rejoiced with the Nigerian school while urging the winning team to remain focused on the global victory
- Obi said Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha is the first Nigerian school to clinch Gold in the competition’s 32-year history
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.
Onitsha, Anambra state – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has congratulated Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Anambra state for winning the prestigious World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024.
Obi made this known via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @PeterObi, on Thursday, April 11.
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Photo credit: @PeterObi
Source: Twitter
How Nigerian school emerged world champions
CKC Onitsha defeated schools from around the world, including the USA, and Turkey, to emerge overall winner.
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Obi said CKC Onitsha is the first Nigerian school to clinch Gold in the competition’s 32-year history.
“According to reports, this is the first time Nigeria is clinching Gold in the competition’s 32-year history. The Nigerian school, CKC Onitsha, defeated other teams from around the world, including the USA, and Turkey, to lift the highly coveted trophy.”
The former Anambra state governor urged the students to remain focused on the global victory.
“I recall earlier in January when they won the awards of both National Champions and Regional Top in the Africa Regional competition of this same World Affairs Challenge. I rejoiced with them and urged them to remain focused on the global victory.
“I am glad that they have now lifted the global title and brought honour to our nation. Their victory reinforces my consistent position on the need to invest in education.” organised
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Source: Legit.ng