UNILORIN makes top three among 45 universities at NIFST EKO’26
By Tajudeen Babamale
The University of Ilorin has made a strong showing at the NIFST EKO’26 Conference, emerging among the top three universities out of 45 participating institutions in the Quiz, Essay and Debate competitions.
The feat was achieved by two 300-Level students of the Department of Home Economics and Food Science, Lafia Hussaini Usman and Qasim Salamat, who represented the University in the competitions, in Lagos last Monday( October 19,2026).
One of the major highlights of the competition was the debate competition, where Lafia Hussaini Usman distinguished himself with a confident, creative and engaging presentation that captivated the audience.
The presentation of Usman was further enlivened by his creative use of the panelists’ devices to illustrate his arguments, a move that generated laughter and excitement among members of the audience while effectively reinforcing the points he was making.
The students’ performance demonstrated their depth of scientific knowledge, critical thinking, effective communication and innovative ability, earning the University a place among the top three institutions at the highly competitive event.
The achievement further underscores the academic excellence of the Department of Home Economics and Food Science and the University commitment to nurturing students who can distinguish themselves through knowledge, creativity, confidence and innovation.
The feat also reflects the growing presence and competitiveness of the University in national academic and professional platforms, as its students continue to demonstrate their capabilities beyond the classroom.
