The 12 finalist schools for the Dacurate Secondary School Leadership Debate 2026 were announced on 27 October. This year's theme is Leadership and Innovation.
The grand finale holds on Saturday 7 November 2026 at CGMI, Garden City, Plot 115 T F Kuboye Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. It will bring together 24 student debaters and about 500 guests.
How the finale works
- Round 1: all 12 schools are paired to face off on different topics.
- Final Round: the top 6 schools by points debate again.
- Three expert judges score content and knowledge, delivery, argumentation, rebuttal, time management and teamwork.
What is at stake
The prize pool is ₦1.5 million, with ₦500,000 for first place, ₦300,000 for second and ₦200,000 for third.
Attendance is free, but registration is required because seats are limited. Register as a guest.