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The History and African Studies Department at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, has been crowned champion of the prestigious Honourable Sidie Mohamed Tunis Inter-Departmental Debate, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing Championship 2025.
The event, held on April 9th and 10th at the FBC campus, Tunde Cole building, brought together eight intellectually vibrant departments in a spirited contest of ideas and advocacy.
The participating departments included: Mass Communication, Gender and Development Studies, Language Studies, Political Science, Marine Science, Information Studies, Sociology and Social Work, and the winning team—History and African Studies.
This year’s competition was centered on the theme: “The Big Five Game Changers: A Blueprint for Sustainable National Development in Sierra Leone.” The event challenged students to critically explore and propose innovative solutions around five key focus areas: Feed Salone, Human Capital Development, Youth Employment Scheme, Revamping the Public Service Architecture, and Technology and Infrastructure.
The History and African Studies team impressed the judges with their compelling arguments, strategic presentation, and deep knowledge of national development priorities. Leading the charge was Elijah Juana-Kamara, who emerged as the Best Debater of the tournament, while Isatu Michella Bangura, also from the same department, was named Second Best Debater.
Their department walked away with the grand prize of $2,000, along with certificates, plaques, and the championship trophy. The competition was organized by the Sierra Leone Debating Council – FBC Chapter, with sponsorship from Honourable Sidie Mohamed Tunis, a proud alumnus and respected national leader.
In his congratulatory remarks, the Coordinator of the Debating Council praised all participants for their commitment and courage, noting that the initiative seeks to empower youth voices in shaping Sierra Leone’s development agenda.
The victory marks a proud moment for the History and African Studies Department, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse of intellectual engagement and national discourse at Fourah Bay College.
