PressPayNg X Nigerian Info: I Beg to Differ Debate (Episode 2)

Welcome to the another exciting episode of the I Beg to Differ School debate sponsored by PressPayNg.

If you would recall, PressPayNg is proudly to announce its sponsorship of the popular debate series “I Beg to Differ” on Nigeria Info FM Abuja. The season’s First captivating debate topic, “Does Social Media Negatively Impact Mental Health in Teenagers?” held on the 27th May 2024 was thought-provoking and exciting.

As a leading advocate for education and community engagement, PressPayNg recognizes the importance of fostering critical thinking and informed dialogue on issues that affect our daily lives. The chosen debate topic addresses a timely and relevant concern in today’s digital age, where social media’s influence on mental health has become a subject of global discourse.

PressPayNg’s sponsorship of “I Beg to Differ” aligns with our commitment to supporting initiatives that promote intellectual growth and societal well-being. By enabling these discussions, we hope to contribute to a deeper understanding of how social media can both positively and negatively impact mental health and to encourage responsible usage and digital literacy.

The second episode of the debate which was held on the 28th of May 2024 was divided in 2 groups.

1st Group Debaters

1. Cindy Paul Onyeka, Raberto School Abuja, 14 years old
2. Oma-Benedict Excel Umuolajo, Government Science secondary school Asokoro, 14 years old

Topic: Social Media in Nigeria Should be Regulated

2nd Group Debaters

1. Muhibah Jibril Aladeja, i-Scholars International Academy, 13 years
2. Hauwa Abubakar, i-Scholars International Academy, 13 years

Topic: Is Poverty a Solvable Problem in Nigeria or an Inevitable Reality

The Judges

1. Irene Bangwell- Co-founder KNOSK N100 a Day Charity School and Girls Coach
2. Dr. Majid Dahiru- Researcher, Columnist and Tech Team Lead, Lux Terra Leadership Foundation

Prize: One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00)

Oma-Benedict Excel Umuolajo and Muhibah Jibril Aladeja emerged winner of their respective groups to qualify for the finals in Lagos.

Stay tuned to Nigeria Info FM Abuja 95.1 for updates and live broadcasts of the debate sessions, and engage with us on social media to share your thoughts on this important issue. Together, we can make a difference in understanding and addressing the mental health challenges posed by our digital world.