Our preparation this year took a rise and it reflected: Speaking Eben

Queen Eizabeth II hall, Lord Tedder hall, and Alexander Brown hall. In that particular order Nnamdi Azikwe Hall sent them packing from JAW WAR ’23 and for the first time, Zikites would have the opportunity to cheer their hall at the final of JAW WAR, the biggest public speaking event in west africa which is to be held at ICC on 27th March, 2024. After a number of attempts which the farthest Nnamdi Azikwe Hall Literary and Debating Society have been in the competition was last edition in the semi finals, they are now in the finals owing to a victory against the Brownites on the 16th of February.

Here, we have the president that led the society to the finals. Enjoy!!! 

Zikpress: Can you describe yourself (Including Background and Profile)

SpeakingEben: My name is SpeakingEben. A 400l student of the department of chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. The president of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall Literary and Debating Society and the president of Faculty of Science Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan

Zikpress: As the president of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall Literary and Debating Society. You must have witnessed a number of attempts by the society to reach the finals, how does it feel to be the first president to achieve this feat.

SpeakingEben: Well, I feel so happy and fulfilled. I have been part of the process since 2019 and I have represented the hall in at least one round every year and seeing Zik hall lose at either the quarters or semis every year bothered me so much!

When I became the president, I changed few structures and became more intentional about plans and actualization and here we are.

Zikpress: It's nice to hear that. What lesson(s) have you personally learnt from leading the society especially through JAW WAR?

SpeakingEben: The popular simple sentence: "Proper preparation prevents poor performance"

I have learnt that those who do well in jaw war every year are those who started preparing early and strategized well..

Our preparation this year took a rise and it reflected

Zikpress: The semi finals took place on the 16th of February, which would make it exactly a month in a few days even when the date for the finals has not been announced yet. How do you intend to keep the same momentum you started with?

SpeakingEben: God help us!

We have written our speeches, finalized and Internalized but you know, as the President of two associations, I have a lot on my table and I have moved on with other responsibilities. Whenever the date is released, we will appear with the proper momentum and do the best we can.

Zikpress: That's good. What are the plans for the future of the Literary and Debating Society in the hall to retain this winning culture.

SpeakingEben: Well, since positions in the society are solely by appointment, I'll look critically to see who's fit and worthy to carry on the legacy, someone who has been with me all through the process and has witnessed how every single thing was planned out. That person, with proper orientation, will be able to retain the winning culture and take Zik LnD to the highest height possible…

Zikpress: Thanks for your time, Mr. Bodunde SpeakingEben. Who doubles as the President Of Zik Hall Literary and Debating Society president and Faculty Of Science Literary and Debating Society president. 

Any other words you have for Zikites?

SpeakingEben: "Whatever your hand finds doing, do it WELL"

Zikpress: Thanks for the advice. I am sure Zikites can't wait for history to be made.