Preston International School at NISSMUN 2022 Conference In Abuja FCT
Preston International School students joined 42 other international secondary schools in Nigeria on the 15th October, 2022 to participate in the 18th Nigerian International Secondary Model United Nations (NISSMUN) Conference which was themed – "Climate Crisis As The Most Urgent Threat Of Our Time".
This annual, interactive, educational event, recognized by the United Nations for senior secondary school students within and outside the country, helps students - known as delegates at the conference, take on roles as representatives of United Nations member to discuss and debate most pressing global issues, and proffer innovative solutions to the problems.
Over the years, Prestonians have used this conference to develop their diplomatic skills and relations needed to build a more tolerant and peaceful future. It has also helped to create an avenue for our students to build valuable friendships and promote cooperation even as they enjoy arrays of activities such as special youth inter-religious assembly, seminars on leadership skills and communication skills, general assembly, committee sessions, Inter-generational dialogue on peace, tolerance and conflict resolution, happy hours, world cultural night, elections of officials and gala/awards night during the conference.
Prestonians, having distinguished themselves amongst their peers during the committee session on Sunday, 16th October, 2022 were elected into the following positions;
1. Ikuru Mistri (Rapporteur for the United Nations Population Fund)
2. Stanley-Amaechi Emunah (Rapporteur for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
3. Oyedele Joshua (Rapporteur for Commission for Social Development
4. Bawo-Oteri Timehin (Rapporteur for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
5. Oyinkansola Ariyibi (Rapporteur for International Civil Aviation Organisation)
6. Igbe Blossom (Chairperson for The United Nations Institute for Training and Research)
Some of our students also applied for some key positions for 2023 NISSMUN CONFERENCE and were appointed to the following positions.
1. Aniekan Victor (Assistant President of General Assembly)
2. Ajayi Tofunmi (Under Secretary General)
3. Igbe Blossom (Director)
4. Imonite Onose (Director)
5. Fatukasi Olaoluwa (Director)
6. Izeze Ruth (Director)
7. Kolawole-Oyedeji Joseph (Director)
8. Oludayomi Olumayowa (Director)
Adding colours to the event was the cultural night where delegates stepped out in their diverse cultural attires and different schools duly represented in their attires and cultural display. With so much energy and excitement, Prestonians once again wowed the audience with their stellar performance.
The highlight of the 5-days programme was the Gala/Awards Night where delegates dazzled in their colourful dresses and smashing apparels. Okoli Chinanza, a Prestonian, was awarded the Best Delegate of Economic Community of West African States.
At the end of the events, Preston International School emerged second overall best school out of 43 international secondary schools that performed during the World Cultural Night.
Our profound appreciation to our ever-supportive parents, our committed staff members who accompanied the children and took good care of them, Overland Airways and Green Africa Airways for always being there for safe flight. God bless you all. Amen.
We return all the Glory to God Almighty for the success of the trip.
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