UPSA Writers and Debates Society wins 2026 IDDRR Inter-School Debate with 348 points
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has won the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) inter-school debate competition with 348 points.
Organised by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Friday, October 16, under the theme “Resilience Starts at Home,” the competition brought together institutions to discuss disaster preparedness and community resilience.
The University of Ghana, Legon, and the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) jointly placed second with 301 points, while NADMO representatives came third with 294 points.
UPSA received a cash prize, a plaque and a complimentary lunch coupon at the Kempinski Hotel for its outstanding performance.
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