Hamdalat emerges winner of 2025 SWIT nat’l secondary school tax debate
Agboola Eniola Hamdalat, a student of Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, has been declared the overall winner of the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) National Zonal Tax Debate, conducted across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Hamdalat, who passionately argued in favor of the motion, “Increase of VAT is Beneficial to the Nigerian Economy,” secured victory with an impressive aggregate score of 255 points.
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The debate, which was held simultaneously across all geopolitical zones on Thursday, was broadcast via Zoom, allowing finalists from Edo, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, Anambra, and Adamawa States to compete for the prestigious title.
After a rigorous and thorough assessment of the students’ performances, the panel of three judges announced Agboola Eniola Hamdalat as the overall winner.
Anne Mmeson Rejoice from Anambra State secured second place with 252 points, while Naomi Alohan from Edo State clinched the third position with 239 points.
Other notable participants included Abdulganiyu Ayomide Muminat from Kwara State with 237 points, Praise Isibor from Edo State with 233 points, and Ngagu Pascaline from Anambra State with 230 points. Meanwhile, Adebajo Remilerin from Ogun State, Stephanie John from Adamawa State, and Precious Pwanana Erema from Adamawa State tied at 229 points each.
Additionally, Hassana Usman from Kano State earned 226 points, Olude Deborah from Ogun State scored 222 points, and Salma Usman Garba from Kano State rounded out the competitors with 188 points.
Speaking to journalists after the event in Yola, Stephanie John and Precious Pwanana Erema, who represented Adamawa State in the debate, expressed their gratitude to the organizers for providing them with an opportunity to participate in the competition.
They highlighted how the competition expanded their understanding of taxation and deepened their knowledge, noting that despite not securing the top positions, they are motivated to improve and strive for greater achievements in the future.
Grace Benjamin, the Coordinator of the Society for Women in Taxation (SWIT) Adamawa State Branch, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of introducing students to taxation at a young age.
“Our objective is to ensure that students become knowledgeable about taxation early on, enabling them to serve as tax ambassadors and responsible members of society,” she stated.
The competition not only fostered intellectual growth among students but also reinforced SWIT’s mission to promote awareness of taxation and its impact on the economy. With a growing interest in taxation among young minds, SWIT aims to continue nurturing future tax professionals and responsible citizens through such initiatives.
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