2023
Bright Minds Initiative ‐ Secondary School Debate: Where Young Minds Clash and Ideas Shine.
As part of its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, Accion Microfinance Bank has launched a secondary school debate under the title: "Bright Minds Initiative." The project seeks to offer a platform for young students to showcase their intellectual abilities, communication skills and critical analytical skills while expressing their views on relevant societal issues. The maiden edition of the programme held at the bank's headquarters in Lagos State recently brought together representatives of four secondary schools; Winning Gate School, Fountain of the Lord Glory School, Prestige Private College and Mescoj School to compete on trending societal issues. After rounds of the debate, Mescoj School emerged the champion, while Winning Gate School and Prestige Private College took the second and third place respectively.
As part of its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, Accion Microfinance Bank has launched a secondary school debate under the title: "Bright Minds Initiative." The project seeks to offer a platform for young students to showcase their intellectual abilities, communication skills and critical analytical skills while expressing their views on relevant societal issues. The maiden edition of the programme held at the bank's headquarters in Lagos State recently brought together representatives of four secondary schools; Winning Gate School, Fountain of the Lord Glory School, Prestige Private College and Mescoj School to compete on trending societal issues. After rounds of the debate, Mescoj School emerged the champion, while Winning Gate School and Prestige Private College took the second and third place respectively.
