On February 13, 2025, the Eastern and Greater Accra Sector of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana hosted the 13th UNICOM Quiz and Debate Competition at the Methodist College of Education in Akim-Oda, Eastern Region of Ghana. The event was gracefully chaired by Very Rev. Solomon Kwame Gyamera, the Principal of the esteemed Methodist College of Education. Notable attendees included the Chief Justice of TTAG, Mrs Amy Nkansah, the College Secretary of Methodist College of Education, a representative from Castvote—a reputable online voting platform— former executives of the Association, Student Affairs Officers from various Colleges, and several tutors from all the Colleges of Education across.
The competition kicked off with an electrifying debate that captivated the entire Akim Oda community. Following the first round of debates, eight Colleges of Education advanced to the final stage.
The intellectual showdown, Quiz, commenced with great enthusiasm! The host College showcased remarkable skill, consistently earning points and bonuses from start to finish. Kibi Presbyterian College, Ada College, and other institutions performed admirably but could not match the energy displayed by the host.
A slight adjustment in team composition allowed SDA College of Education to demonstrate their prowess, proving their mettle as they dominated the Debate Competition and secured first place. Kibi Presbyterian College of Education once again claimed the second spot.
At the end of the competition, Methodist College of Education emerged victorious in the quiz segment, with Kibi Presbyterian College of Education taking second place and Ada College of Education finishing third. Mount Mary’s College secured fourth place, while Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akuapem, and SDA College of Education shared fifth place. Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education, Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Aburi, and Accra College of Education rounded out the rankings in seventh, eighth, and ninth positions, respectively.
SDA College showcased their superiority in intellectual and professional discourse, while Kibi Presbyterian College reaffirmed their excellence by finishing second once again. The only Catholic institution present secured third place. Leveraging their urban experience, Accra College of Education claimed fourth place, closely followed by their regional counterparts Ada College of Education. The host college’s efforts ultimately earned them a sixth-place ranking. Meanwhile, the Mother of All Schools, Presbyterian College of Education console herself the seventh position with grace, while Abetifi Presbyterian College managed to avoid last place.
The event concluded with a grand awards presentation honoring deserving colleges and contestants for their outstanding performances. Winners of the Maiden Edition of the TTAG-EGA WRITING CHALLENGE were also honoured in a grand style.