The secretary general of the Faculty of Arts Students Association, University of Calabar, Calabar (FASA UCC), Comrade Alicia Johnson, has urged students at all levels to find their unique voices and use it effectively to drive a positive change in the society.
Alicia made this statement on Thursday at the FASA Public Speaking and Literary Masterclass, organized by her office to commemorate World Speech Day 2025. While addressing the students, she emphasized the importance of empowering students to become effective communicators. “the stage can be an intimidating space to voice your opinions, but that should not be a barrier to communication. Always remember that the measure of a great speech is not in the applause it receives, but in the change it ignites” she said.
The event brought together students from various disciplines and featured renowned facilitators, including John Collins Idim, Offiong Ikpeme, Oyo Effiom, Comedian Koboko, and Jeremiah Akpan.
Read Also: BREAKING: Nigerian Police Officers Injured As Vehicle Somersaults Into Gully On Aba/Owerri Road
The masterclass included lectures on personal development and branding, public speaking ethics, social media visibility and content creation, digital skills scale-up, and literary skills. To recognize outstanding talent, awards were presented to the Orator and Inkstar of the day. Additionally, participants received free vocational skills training, courtesy of the Offiong Ikpeme Foundation.
Students who attended the event expressed their gratitude to the organizers, stating that it has boosted their self-confidence and motivated them to pursue careers in public speaking and literary communication.
