Honeyland Schools Clinches Season 9 I Beg to Differ Debate Title as Registration Opens for Second Lagos Regional

Honeyland Schools has emerged the champion of the first regionals in the Season 9 I Beg to Differ Debate Tournament, securing victory in a tightly contested final against Straitgate High School. The finale, held in Lagos, saw both teams battle fiercely over the motion “Capitalism Is the Best System for National Development,” with Honeyland edging ahead by just 1.5 points.

Straitgate High School settled for second place after what organizers described as one of the closest debates in the tournament’s history. Heritage Group of Schools completed the podium in third place, defeating Great Solid Rock College by unanimous decision in the bronze match. Their contest centered on the motion “Police Brutality in Nigeria Is Primarily a Result of Systemic Failure, Not Individual Misconduct.”

The first leg of the Lagos Regionals was sponsored by GZ Industries, with additional support from Fina Trust Microfinance Bank, Obiwezy Gadgets, and Multiplan Pathway College. Organizers credited the partners for contributing to what has been considered one of the most competitive editions of the tournament.

The champion, Honeyland Schools, received a cash prize of ₦5 million and smartphones for its contestants. Straitgate High School earned ₦3 million alongside Bluetooth speakers for each debater, while Heritage Group of Schools took home ₦2 million and headphones.

All three schools have now qualified for the National Tournament of Champions slated for August 2026, where they will meet top-performing teams from across the country.

Meanwhile, organizers have announced that registration for the Second Lagos Regional opened on December 11 and will continue until January 10, 2026. Schools interested in participating are encouraged to register early via www.nigeriainfo.fm as entries are expected to be highly competitive.

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