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Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 1:31pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
It is no longer news that the nairaland interschool debate has begun. Following the completion of the elimination round, the group stage kicks off. UNILAG(supporting ) vs AAUA (opposing) Topic: It is better to extend our focus as a nation to agricultural sector rather than major in oil and gas. Cordinators: Miscallenous Honeydear Judges: Mathewbriggs Greedie Date: Fri.,20th of December. Time: 5pm-8pm Venue: nairaland education section For more fixtures, click here |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 1:32pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
PROCEDURES 4:55 – Debaters and judges take seats, register presence, while schools post their school Anthem 5:00 – Coordinators declare the debate open 5:00pm – 5:20 - Debaters post their arguments. Within 15 minutes. Better if less than 750 words to make it easier for judges to read all, but no harm making it longer, but it must not exceed 850. 5:20 – 6:20pm - A debater takes on his opponent, attempts to puncture his opponent’s points. This a debater does by quoting, highlighting the area to puncture and countering it i.e regular way to reply on Nairaland. While this is going on the judges can take their time to go through the write ups by the debaters. And also Debaters respond to punctured areas in his earlier arguments. He may buttress further. At this time frame. 6:20 – 6:40pm – Judges post questions to debaters either based on what the debater has posted or just reasonable question within the theme. Judges should be specific as to who they are posting the questions to. E.g “Mr ...., could you expatiate what you meant by so so so? or ...., pls give examples of your claim that xxxx”. This is not compulsory. A judge that doesn’t have question to post to the debaters need not do so. 6:40 – 7:00pm – Debaters respond to questions raised by judges 7:00 – 7:20pm – 2 Questions will be entertained from the audience i.e viewers. This will be based on ‘fastest hand’. The coordinators will announce ‘audience, you may now ask your questions’. After the 2 questions have been posted, any other viewer-post will be hidden. NOTE: -The judges and audience can throw their questions without quotations but the contestants should answer with quotations and separated for each questions. 7:20 – 7:30 – Debaters respond to audience questions and concludes their arguments. Debaters who were not asked any questions can still conclude his/her arguments. 7:30 – 7:40 – Judges compile the scores and mail to coordinators: 7:40 – 8:00pm Coordinators announce results. Thread thrown open for regular Nairaland discussion. |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 1:33pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
JUDGING CRITERIA (5 marks each) 1. Presentation (opening, flow, closing, response to judges questions, audience questions and contestants rebuttals) 2. Logic of arguments 3. Strenght of facts, examples, cases. 4. Persuasiveness 5. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the subject |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 1:33pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
RULES 1.) Two contestants representing their school in this Interschool Debate Elimination stage will have to confirm their availability for the debate a day before the debate proper. Failure to do so will result in the defaulter been disqualify and the opposing or supporting side that duely declare availabily will automatically be declare as the winner. 2.) The recommended font size is the default size (size 8.) and the colour is GREEN for the supporting side and BLUE for the opposing side. Please note that you are to use the designated colour all through the debate period. 3.) The essay should be min. 750 max. 1000 words . 4.) The use of SMS language and abbreviations are strictly forbidden. 5.) All materials used should be properly referenced at the end of the essay. 6.) All essays, responses and conclusion must be submitted within the stipulated time frame stated in the time schedule as posted by the coordinator |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Fynestboi: 1:53pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
Please while the debate is going, only the debaters, judges, coordinators, Supermods(if need be) can post. It is only at the audience question window that a viewer can post on this thread. Pls let's comply, default attracts 3 hours ban(duration of the debate). You can however comment simultaneously at thePlanning thread Thank you. Debate starts by 5:00pm on FRIDAY. Come and witness the mother of all e-debates on the biggest section of the biggest online forum in Africa. |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Fynestboi: 1:35pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
PLEASE DONT POST ANYTHING EXECEPT FOR THOSE DEBATING.... Pls let's comply, default attracts BAN....... |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 1:48pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Name: SNOOPY Institution: University of Lagos Topic: It is better to extend our focus as a nation to agricultural sector rather than major in oil and gas. Stance: SUPPORTING Position : FIRST SPEAKER |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by damoskiy(m): 4:53pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Name: damoskiy Institution :unilag Supporting the topic... |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:05pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
The debate is hereby declared open!! |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:07pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Unilag first speaker please post your argument |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 5:12pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
IT IS BETTER TO EXTEND OUR FOCUS AS A NATION TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR RATHER THAN MAJOR IN OIL AND GAS (SUPPORTING) Nigeria in 1958 joined the elite club of oil producing states as a result of the breakthrough in the 50 year sojourn for oil deposits in the Niger Delta region. A development that was expressly greeted with pomp and pageantry, glorious expectations, anticipated prosperity and hope for a remarkable turn-around in the lives of the ordinary citizens. A situation that solely orchestrated the gradual relegation of the once viable agricultural sector to the economic back waters by forcing a crash in agriculture’s 65-70% share of total exports to an abysmal 2% over time. Fast forward 2013, the hope, expectations and anticipations have fast degenerated into anguish, sorrow, mourning, regrets and trepidations. Good evening my erudite panel of Judges, esteemed coordinators, fellow debaters and informed audience. I’m snoopy representing the University of Lagos and inclined to lead credence to the notion that it is better to extend our focus as a nation to the agricultural sector rather than major in oil and gas. Agriculture which is fundamental to every country’s prosperity, security and sovereignty was once a burgeoning venture in Nigeria, laced with prospects and providing employment for about 70% of the population, occasioned by the vast 91 million hectares of Nigeria’s total land area in which 82 million hectares have been found to be arable and having two of Africa’s biggest rivers. A period in which Nigeria attained self-sufficiency in food production, relative stability, politically and economically. Then came the advent of oil and consequently a paradigm shift in the country’s economic outlook: We abandoned our farmers, yields stagnated, investments in infrastructure were redirected, rural communities slid into poverty, we became a food importing country, spending an average of $11bilion a year on wheat, rice, sugar and fish imports alone. With a large and young workforce to support agricultural intensification coupled with 167 million consumers to support increased food production and processing, the economic potentials that dwell within these remarkable statistics cannot be over-emphasized. It is not a hidden fact that Nigeria is presently dangling precariously on the throes of political and economic instability that threatens to tear apart its fabric of existence with accusations and counter accusations from the component parts of the country that has perpetually enshrined a multi-faceted divide among the citizenry, a situation that degenerated to a level in which the region that solely brings home the bacon that currently ensures the economic survival of our country accused another region of being a leech, a situation occasioned by the total economic dependence on that region for the proceeds of its oil and gas. Also a barrage of complaints by the chicken that lays the golden egg of perennial “butt-hurt” and without any recourse to ease the suffering in sight, led to a resistance and consequently armed militancy, causing disruptions in the production of oil and depriving the nation of desperately needed revenue. A concerted and holistic approach to develop the agricultural sector could have mitigated such circumstances and would have contained such tense situations to its barest minimum as each region could have developed its agricultural resources to achieve resource control which can indirectly promote good governance by ensuring a healthy competition among the regions as it was in the 60s and 70s when the western region blossomed on the proceeds from cocoa, the north on groundnuts and the east on palm produce. According to estimates, Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves will dry up in the next 35 years, where do we go from there? Ordinarily we should have started exploring alternatives and given all the available indices, agriculture is strategically positioned to be a commensurate replacement and it will only be wise to shift attention away from oil and gas and pursue agricultural development with maximum tenacity. Nigeria has been an oil and gas producing state for over 50 years with almost nothing to show for it as the advent of oil and gas massively fuelled corruption which has had a deadly effect on the general well-being of Nigerians, denying the citizenry of the improved standard of living that ordinarily proceeds of the oil and gas should bring. The economy of Nigeria for now is more of a literature of controversy than a statistically reliable one. Gross Domestic Products’ (GDP) data usually released by the present government have been superfluous but when interpreted or translated into the livelihood of the ordinary Nigerian, it at best appears to be more of nonsensical economic expression that protects the image of the country in the International scene than a true growth in the economic Nigeria. Hence, I believe it is time for a conscious change in our economic status quo where agriculture needs to be the main focus at the macro and micro level as the benefits will allow for a pragmatic approach to arresting the widespread poverty Nigeria is plagued with. The UN recently recognized Nigeria for meeting the Millennium Development Goal #1, reducing the population of hungry people by half, three years ahead of schedule. We did this by growing more food, raising farm incomes and creating jobs in farming and food processing – not simply by managing poverty. This is a new dawn. Agriculture was Nigeria’s glorious past; and in agriculture – as a business- lies Nigeria’s greater future. Thank you. REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_Nigeria http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/10/10/why-agriculture-is-nigerias-new-oil/ http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jonathan-nigerias-oil-reserve-may-dry-up-in-35-years/105510/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Nigeria http://premiumtimesng.com/news/138673-nigeria-19-other-countries-cut-population-of-hungry-citizens-by-half-meet-mdg-one-target-fao.html http://ynaija.com/politico/parasites-invaders-and-marauders-asari-dokubo-blasts-north-in-the-video-that-had-everyone-talking-watch/ |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:14pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
2nd speaker of unilag post your argument |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 5:19pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
damosky: IT IS BETTER TO EXTEND OUR FOCUS AS A NATION TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR RATHER THAN MAJOR IN OIL AND GAS (SUPPORTING) |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:25pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Chief speaker of aaua....you can now post your argument |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by honeydear(f): 5:26pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
First speaker AAUA please post your argument |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by gbemmie09(f): 5:30pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
My esteemed Judges, Coordinators, Fellow co-debaters, informed audience, all other protocols duly observed. I remain my humble self, gbemmie09, second speaker representing Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko and I'm opposing the Topic that says: IT IS BETTER TO EXTEND OUR FOCUS AS A NATION TO AGRICULTURAL SECTOR RATHER THAN MAJOR IN OIL AND GAS. The impact of oil and gas sector in Nigeria, can not be overlooked for the development of the economy. Therefore, the history must be given. Oil and gas operations commenced in Nigeria effectively in 1956, with the first commercial find in that year by the then shell D' Arcy. Before thus time that is, from November 1938, almost the entire country was convered by a concession granted to the company to explore for petroleum resources. This dominant role of shell in the Nigeria oil industry continued for many years until Nigeria's membership of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 1971, after which the country began to take a firmer control of its oil and gas resources in line with the practice of the other members of OPEC. This period witnessed the emergence of National oil companies (NOCs) across OPEC member countries, with the soil objective of monitoring the state of the oil-producing countries in the exploitation of the resources. Whereas in some OPEC member countries the NOCs took direct control of production operations. In Nigeria, the Multinational oil companies (MNOCs) were allowed to continue with such operations under Joint Operating Agreements (JOA) which clearly specified the respective stake of the companies and the Government of Nigeria in the Ventures . This period also witnessed the arrival on the scene of other MNOCs such as Gulf oil and Texaco (chevron Texaco), Elf petroleum (now Total), Mobil (now Exxon Mobil) and Agip in addition to shell, which was already playing a dominant role in the industry. These other companies were also operating under JOAs with NNPC with varying percentages of stakes in their respective acreages. To date, the above companies constitute the major players in Nigeria's oil Industry with shell accounting for just a little less than 50% of Nigeria's total daily production, which currently stands at about 2.4 million barrels of oil per day. The emergence of offshore oil and gas operations and the granting of deep water acreages to the oil producing companies has however witnessed a shift from JOA regimes to production sharing contracts (PSCs), with implications for the operation and regulation of the oil industry in Nigeria. This shift is attributable to a number of factors ranging from the complexity of operations in the offshore terrain. Furthermore, some of the impact of the petroleum sector on the economy would be highlighted. The question is: Is the Agricultural sector or oil and gas the only saviour to Nigeria economy. The petroleum sectors have contributed immensely to Revenue generation in the country. Right from the 1970s to present, oil has been the major source of foreign exchange earnings and government revenue. In spite of decline, revenue from oil today counts for over 90% of the government revenue. As stated by Egbuna (1989), the entire corporate workforce of NNPC has grown to about 18000 people spanning through their major areas of activities nation wide. Although this number is considered large for a single cooperation. It is even infirmitesimal when one imagines the up to one million Nigerians who are directly or indirectly earning their living from the activities in the petroleum sector of the economy from the upstream to the downstream sector I.e from exploration to drilling and refining down to distribution marking of the product. Again the oil sector has helped in the case of foreign investment. There had been a remarkable increase in the foreign investment and this is made possible by the oil wealth. This foreign investment have however, provided employment for Nigerians, created goods and services in the economy and stimulated the growth of subsidiary firms. It has also helped in positive economic growth and development since the oil revenue constitute the bulk of the government income right from 1970s, noticeable projects and investments have been carried out successfully with the revenue. This is evident in the rapid increase in the economy's wealth of infrastructural facilities and amenities within the period of oil boom. Revenue from the oil in the 1970s formed the catalytic substantially the height of development of the Nigeria economy. Thus, it was during the period that Nigeria was decorated with the accolade "THE GIANT OF AFRICA" REFERENCES: http://www.doublegist.com/oil-sector-impact-development-nigerian-economy http://www.hollerafrica.com/showArticle.php?artId=85&catId=2 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by honeydear(f): 5:39pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Second speaker of AAUA post your argument |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:44pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
second speaker of aaua... we are waiting. WE ARE STILL WAITING |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by gbemmie09(f): 5:46pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Pls give my partner some time, he's just leaving the lecture room. He will post his essay soonest. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Ayomitide77(m): 5:48pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Miscellaneous: second speaker of aaua... we are waitingA minute please |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 5:57pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Ayomitide77: A minute please be brisk. failure to post within the next 10minutes means disqualification |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Ayomitide77(m): 6:06pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
I am Ayomitide77; representing Adekunle Ajasin University,Akungba.I am here to vehemently oppose the notion which says "It is better to extend our focus as a nation to agricultural sector rather than major in oil and gas sector".Oil and gas was first discovered by Shell BP in Oloibiri, Delta State in 1956 after 50 years of searching. The first oil field commenced operation in 1958 producing around 120,000 barrels per day. But as of today, Nigeria can boast of 2.5 million barrels per day thus making her Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries[OPEC] highest produces of oil in Africa and ninth in the world. Nigeria currently has 159 oil fields and 1481 wells in operation according to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. The price of oil has been fluctuating over the years with the current price around $114 per barrel. The sector responsible for it production, processing and management is the oil and gas sector and the corporation in charge is the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation[NNPC].But before I proceed, I would like to give honour to whom it is due. I therefore proceed to say; Good day my impartial Panel of Judges, illustrious Co- ordinators, fellow erudite debaters and my ever- attentive informed audience.Since the discovery of oil and has in Nigeria, the economy has moved from dark to dawn with oil becoming the prime mover of the Nigerian economy. The country's Gross National Product[GNP] and Gross Domestic Product[GDP] has witnessed tremendous increase over the years, courtesy of oil and gas sector. The Gross National Product of the country as at 1970 was #176.4million which later increased to #6,552.3million in 1975. The oil and gas sector as of today contribute more than 70billion to the country's economy.14% of the country's GDP is being generated by the oil and gas sector. The oil and gas economy also provide 95% of the country foreign exchange earnings and more than 98% of the country's export earning thereby preventing a import- export deficit. The oil and gas sector has also been saddled with the responsibility of providing most of the government budgetary revenue over the years. As of 2000, it accounts for more than 65% of the government budgetary revenue with the figure rising to 80% in 2012. This has made the country enjoy a favourable balance of payment. Besides the income, technology development and advancement as well as capacity building from integral parts of the oil and gas industry and a major area in which the sector contributes to economic development and generates wealth for the society at large.The oil and has sector have taken upon themselves the provision of social amenities in rural areas. There social amenities includes good roads, hygienic water, electrification of communities among others. Notable among them are the special-link road joining four communities -Idieze, Benekuku, Kwale and Okpi in Delta state and Nigerian Agip Oil Company [NAOC] pipe-borne water at Ughelli South L.G.A, Isoko L.G.A,Mgbede Okwuzi, Obirikum and Aggah in Rivers State, Berekuku, Kwale, and Okpai, Kwale and umusadege in Delta State. The Shell Petroleum Development Corporation[SPDC] electrification and donation of more than 22 transformers to communities like Agbere, Aggali-olu town, Brass, Dorgu Ewaama, Mgbechi, Okwuzi, Obie, Obriku and Omoku community in Rivers State and so on are worthy of mentioning. Furthermore, the oil and gas sector have been providing scholarships and busaries for both undergraduates and postgraduates. Some firms offer students the opportunity to study their desired course of study abroad thereby making many students dream come true. Firms like SPDC, Chevron,Exxon Mobil,NAOC,etc have been responsible for this scheme. Some oil firms also give out laptops,scientific calculator and other learning materials. Beside this, many skills acquisition centres have been established by the oil and gas sector. This sector have gone a long way in empowering the youths and alleviating poverty thereby improving their standard of living. In addition to this, the oil and gas sector is an important source of agricultural, industrial and commercial energy in the country. Many sectors are indirectly or directly depending on the oil and has sector for it day to day activities and production. Substances such as natural gas, petrol, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, other fuel oil which are produced by the oil and has sector are required by other sectors for production.I guess I have been able to brain feed you and not to brain wash you that "It is not better to extend our focus as a nation to agricultural sector rather than major in oil and gas sector" Reference www.doublegist.com/ economic-growth-nigeria- impact-oil-industry/ articlesng.com/impact-oil- sector-nigerian-economy/ abdulhamidmustapha./2011/12/29/ impact-of-oil-export-on- economic-growth-in-nigeria- from-1970-2006-by-afolabi- khadijat-december-2011/ 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 6:21pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Debaters can now puncture arguments |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Ayomitide77(m): 6:22pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
When is the rebuttals starting? 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 6:23pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
gbemmie09: As stated by Egbuna (1989), the entire 1 million? that figure is bogus and highly questionable ma'am, even to the most ignorant Nigerian, do you by any chance have any references to establish the credibility of these figures? |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Fynestboi: 6:23pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Ayomitide77: When is the rebuttals starting?now. |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 6:23pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
gbemmie09: There had in what aspect of the economy are these "investments" because if you are referring to the oil industry, dominant players like shell are actually divesting their assets in Nigeria as a result of the immense corruption that abound in the system. http://businessdayonline.com/2013/10/oil-blocks-divestment-shell-sends-document-to-prospective-buyers/ |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by snoopy(m): 6:24pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
gbemmie09: It has also helped in positive economic these "beautiful" statistics will appear to the ordinary man on the street as a disrespect to his sensibilities, as these are self-serving indices that has only benefited the ruling class and has not translated to a better life for the ordinary citizens, how do you reconcile that ma'am? |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Ayomitide77(m): 6:27pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
[quote author=snoopy]Fast forward 2013, the hope, expectations and anticipations have fast degenerated into anguish, sorrow, mourning, regrets and trepidations.[\quote]Please can you explain this sentence better. |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 6:28pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Aaua... more questions are at your doorstep. Please sweep the dirts |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by gbemmie09(f): 6:33pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
snoopy:The figures are not bogus, it should be noted that we have those drilling the oil well as well as those supervising them. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate:Winner::: UNILAG by Miscellaneous(m): 6:34pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
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