Representing Nigeria, Christ
the King College (CKC) Onitsha clinched the coveted global first-place position
at the event organized by WorldDenver. The World Affairs Challenge empowers
high school students to devise innovative solutions for the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing pressing issues such as
climate change, poverty, and inequality.
The CKC Onitsha team,
comprising Ekufu Ernest, Obuna Somtochukwu, Umeodinka Emmanuel, Ejike Ekene,
and Ubah Jason, under the guidance of their coach, Mr. John Onuigbo, captivated
judges with their project, "Wise Tales by Primus." This impactful
initiative entails a series of digital comic stories tackling environmental
degradation, climate change, and substance abuse, with the aim of raising
awareness and fostering positive change among young audiences.
The journey to victory began at
the African Regional Competition, where CKC Onitsha emerged as the
highest-scoring Nigerian team and among the top five in Africa. Advancing to
the virtual global finals, the team's comprehensive understanding and
impassioned delivery during the final Q&A session left a lasting impression
on evaluators.
Praising the team's exceptional
performance, the judges commended their "Excellent presentation and
applications of SMART indexes with extraordinary action plans for global
outreach through language translation and website creative solutions
dynamics." They lauded the project as innovative, creative, and
illustrious.
Today, CKC Onitsha was
officially declared the World Affairs Challenge 2024 Global Champion,
surpassing teams from across the globe. Redmond High School, WA, USA, and
TEVITÖL High School, Turkey, secured third and second place, respectively.
Reacting to the victory, Rev.
Fr. Celestine Arinze Okafor, the school principal, emphasized that CKC
Onitsha's win signifies the remarkable potential and innovative spirit of
Nigerian youth. He noted that beyond securing a historic victory, the team has
inspired others to confront global challenges with creativity and dedication.
In a further boost to their
achievement, the CKC Onitsha team will journey to Denver, Colorado, USA, later
this month for the award ceremony. There, they will have the opportunity to
showcase their project to a global audience and engage with fellow young
leaders in the pursuit of positive change.
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