2025 NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING WEEK DEBATE & DRAMA COMPETITION (FREE REGISTRATION)
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Join Us in Building a Bully-Free Nigeria!
Calling on all approved schools in Nigeria to register for free participation in the debate & drama segment of the 2nd National Week of Action against Bullying & Violence in Schools (November 10-14, 2025). This is a special Talent for Tolerance Hunt Competition & Skills development project. We will be developing crucial skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, and resilience in a supportive and encouraging environment.
The Silent Crisis: Bullying in Nigeria
Nigeria is grappling with a silent crisis: bullying and violence in our schools. We've witnessed heartbreaking tragedies that underscore the urgency of this issue. From the recent suicide of a student on June 2, 2025, at the Nigerian Law School (Port Harcourt campus), to the devastating December 2021 loss of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student from a leading Lagos school, and even the tragic case of the late artist Mohbad on September 12, 2023, bullying is deeply embedded in every segment of our society. It's not just affecting individuals; it's casting a shadow over our institutions and threatening the well-being of our youth. It's time to act decisively to protect our children and shape a kinder future.
Catch Them Young: Our Solution
The African Principals Conference Initiative (APCI) NGO, in technical partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, is launching the 2nd National Week of Action against Bullying and Violence in Schools. Building on the success of our first edition, we believe the key to taming this menace is to "catch our students young."
Our approach focuses on three critical pillars:
- Promoting Random Acts of Kindness: Through engaging drama series, students will learn the profound impact of small, selfless gestures and how kindness can be a powerful antidote to negativity.
- Understanding Attachment Styles: We will facilitate debates and discussions on attachment styles, illuminating the crucial connection between these foundational relationships and bullying behaviors. Just as we raise awareness for SS genotype for stress-free childbearing, we must empower students with an in-depth understanding of how attachment styles influence interactions and how this knowledge can prevent bullying.
- Empowering Through Education: We will conduct talk shows in schools, distribute anti-bullying packages, and establish ABR Students' Well-being Ambassadors Clubs to create a sustainable network of peer support and awareness.
Rewarding Excellence, Inspiring Change
To foster broad participation and celebrate positive action, we are organizing competitions at every level of government, offering prestigious awards:
AFRICA TOP SCHOOLS HALL OF FAME AWARD
N1 Million cash prize to students, Africa Top School of Fame admission/upgrade to top 3 schools (Sponsor African Principals Conference Initiative). https://africatopschools.com/posts/africa-top-schools-hall-of-fame
Others
- Federal Level Award:
- For the national champion.
- For the 2nd and 3rd overall winners.
- State Level Award:
- Governor's Award: For the state champion.
- Local Government Level Award:
- Senators' and Leading Politicians' Awards.
You too can give monetary and branded awards.
Who can contest?
- Primary School Category Free Registration by school
- Junior Secondary School Category Free Registration by school
- Senior Secondary School Category Free Registration by school
- Tertiary Students Category Interested students to obtain registration form
Schedule of Activities
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Step 1 (Now- August 31, 2025) |
Send SMS/WhatsApp to confirm interest of your school to 08023308188, and email [email protected].
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Step 2 (Sept. 22-Oct.31, 2025) |
School-level competition: upload winning entry into the Africa Top Schools YouTube Channel. (Note: Separate instruction for tertiary institution students. |
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Step 3 (Nov. 10-12, 2025) |
Boot Camp: Local Government level Competition/state level competition by 3 best schools per local government. |
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Step 4 (November 14, 2025) |
Announce National Champion for debate and drama + Celebrate best performing Schools in the 2nd National Week of Action Against Bullying & Violence in Schools. |
SPONSORS: They will be listed on all the communication materials and on the Africa Top Schools Hall of Fame.
How You Can Help:
- Share This Campaign: Spread the word on social media, with your friends, family, and networks. The more people who know, the more impact we can make.
For additional information or inquiries, please contact: Fill the attached google form. https://forms.gle/ACKLg8ZbQ4wbMPLSA
Joseph AYODELE
For: African Principals Conference Initiative NGO
Phone: 08023308188
Let's stand together to end bullying and cultivate a culture of kindness in Nigerian schools. Thank you for your support!
Attachment:
Registration Form
Fill the attached google form. https://forms.gle/ACKLg8ZbQ4wbMPLSA