2023National Circuit
All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC)
Open Champions
Novice Champions
National Circuit2023
University of Nigeria Debating Society
Speak your mind
Whether you're just discovering the world of opinions or preparing for your next medal, you'll find a community that welcomes thoughtful questions, celebrates spirited discussion, and helps you grow into a confident speaker, critical thinker, and principled leader. Here, every conversation is an opportunity to learn, challenge ideas, and discover your own voice.
The Spartans Est. 2011
A Tradition of Excellence
2025National Circuit
All Nigerian Youth Debating Championship (ANYDC)
First Runner-up — Public Speaking
4th Best Adjudicator
10th Best Speaker
National Circuit2025
2025National Circuit
All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC)
Novice Runner-ups
Open Quarterfinalists
National Circuit2025
2026National Circuit
All Nigerian Youth Debating Championship (ANYDC)
Public Speaking Finalist
5th Best Adjudicator
7th Best Public Speaker
Best Speaker — Novice Stream
8th Best Speaker — Novice Stream
National Circuit2026
What We Do
Organized Debating
No matter the kind of debate, we provide a structured environment for members to engage in intellectual discourse and refine their arguments. BP, AP, WSDC, and other formats are welcome.
Public Dialogue
Lots of people have opinions, but few have the tools to express them. We provide a platform for members to share their ideas and engage in meaningful conversations on social, economic, and political issues.
Systemic Analysis
In a world of diverse perspectives, we equip members with the tools to analyze complex beliefs, recognize patterns, truths, and avoid biases and fallacies that prevent clear thinking and understanding.
Don't just take our word for it
“Being in UNDS has challenged everything I thought I had overcome. The nerves, stage fright, debate pride , etc. As I continue to grow in the club I am besides myself with excitement to see how far it will take me”
Timothy Ekomobong Joseph
Vice President, NIMechE-SB,UNN
“UNDS became a sort of home for me very quickly. The people are warm, so warm that your very first meeting becomes your first and best bonding experience. UNDS gives you the avenue to learn all the time, to connect, to experience, to feel, to fail, to survive, to conquer. I couldn't be happier. ”
Greg
Law Student.
Novice Runner-up ANUDC 2023
“I was attracted to UNDS when I saw the then president of UNDS, speak as a judge in a debate competition. The way he spoke,....I was in awe. UNDS made me want to know more. It made me very aware that an empty vessel cannot pour. I am a better person today because of this. Though my encounter with them has been brief and irregular, due to disparity in school calendar among other reasons, I am always proud of being a member of UNDS.”
Madu, Ogochukwu Zita
Final year pharmacy student
“I love UNDS. And this might sound cliché, because of course I'll love the organization I belong to. But UNDS made me believe that winning arguments and sounding intelligent is not inborn. It is indeed a skill. A skill that can be learnt. I like that I am now convenient consuming information on topics that are far from my interests. (It's still a hassle but I try.) I like that I became a part of this group of intelligent and amazing debaters. ”
Uzoma Dominion Maduakonam
Content writer | LinkedIn ghost writer | Student
“UNDS has helped in sharpening my communication and critical thinking skills. Through it, I have networked with extremely brilliant individuals who have mastered the art of articulating their thoughts effectively. ”
Agbo Joy Ifeoma
Student and Creative Writer
“UNDS helped me bridge the gap between talent and skill. I’ve always loved debating right from my early childhood days, I would always perform in school debate's tournaments fueled solely by passion. Coming in contact with UNDS I realized that there's a difference between talent and skill, and that debate was not just about passion, but also about skill. So I'm grateful to UNDS for that opportunity to build skills beyond talent and passion.”
Abundance Anozie
Final Year Mechatronics Engineering student
Best Female Speaker, War of Words 2024
“Beyond the beauty of achievements in external tournaments and beautiful speaks is the steady and consistent trainings,and steady spar sessions which UNDS has provided which I'm entirely grateful for.”
Obidike Chidubem Cyprain
200 level student of Arts education ( English unit)
“When I joined UNDS in my first year, it felt like I had finally found my people. The things that made me seem ""different"" elsewhere were simply normal here, and that sense of belonging meant everything. Looking back, joining the Debate Society was one of the best decisions I made as a student. I would recommend it to any student looking for a place that fosters all-round growth. The skills, confidence, and friendships you build will stay with you long after university.”
Francisca Mbanwusi
Partnerships Lead, Flow Research.
Novice Champion ANUDC 2023
“UNDS has been something. The opportunities, to learn, to grow, and to realise that to even the most "basic" of idea, that there is deeper meanings. I've learnt to understand that no one is ever completely wrong, and that alone, has profoundly changed my view and interactions for the better”
Afam Ugwuanyi
Engineering Lead, Keenchess Inc
WAUDC 2025 Semi-Finalist
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Whether you're interested in joining UNDS, inviting us to an event, exploring partnerships, or simply learning more about what we do, we're always happy to start a conversation. Reach out to us via the form below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible, or send an email atdebate@unn.edu.ng