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A 500-level Law student of the University of Abuja, Amra Salihu, has emerged winner of the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The regional competition, held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, saw Salihu represent Nigeria after winning the national selection conducted by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
Salihu outperformed contestants from The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana to claim the regional title. For her outstanding performance, she received a winner’s plaque, a certificate of honour, and a $1,000 cash prize. Another 500-level law student, Abah Goodness, attended the event as an observer, while the University’s Law Clinic and the NFIU provided coaching and technical support to the Nigerian team.
Reacting to the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, congratulated the students and praised the Faculty of Law and the Law Clinic for their mentorship. He said the victory reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence and strengthening its global reputation through outstanding student achievements.
