DEBATE SPEECH BY OFORDILE EKELA of Graceland International School, Iriebe, Port Harcourt.

DEBATE SPEECH BY OFORDILE EKELA stands to support the motion that “Innovative solutions are possible for recycling and tackling plastic pollution in Nigeria.” during the World Environment Day Celebration Organized by the Port Harcourt Link Club on Thursday, 5th June, 2025 at The Third Event Center, Port Harcourt. Ofordile Ekela, representing Graceland International School, Iriebe, Port Harcourt, argues in support of the motion that innovative solutions are possible for recycling and tackling plastic pollution in Nigeria. He emphasizes the role of technology, citing internet access and digital infrastructure as key drivers. He shares a personal example of a school competition where his team proposed a tech-based recycling rewards system, similar to existing platforms like Recycle Points. He counters opposing views by stating that awareness is growing, especially through programs like the World Environment Day event. He affirms that Nigerian youths are passionate, creative, and capable of driving innovation, and notes that government efforts, like the National Plastic Action Plan, show involvement. Ofordile concludes that innovation doesn’t require perfection — it requires action, passion, and commitment. With these, Nigeria can successfully tackle plastic pollution through innovative solutions. Thursday 5th June, 2025 #WorldEnvironmentDay #QuizChampions #PHLinkClub #EducationMatters #Phlinkclub #worldenvironmentday #unitednations #channels #UN #otm #Chamberlainpeterside #OTM #teacherlife #scienceandtechnology #invention #AmbIsmael #Wethefearless #WigweUniversity #RiversStateOfGreaterPossibilities #ExcitingMoments #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #endbadgovernment #Ogu #EndSARS #SIMcares #WorldEnvironmentalDay2022 #environmentday2025 #WorldEnvironmentalDay2025 #phma2023 #helptreasurewalkagain #Phm #Beachworm #Emefiele #Trending