By Silvernews
The RIFC Foundation will on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, host an intra-school debate on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for Year One students of Government Technical College Enugu as part of efforts aimed at improving students’ workplace readiness and employability skills.
The debate, scheduled to hold at the school auditorium by 8 a.m., will focus on the topic: “Schools should give priority to Emotional Skills as much as Academic Performance.”
According to the organisers, the programme is designed to strengthen the foundation’s ongoing SEL intervention within the school system while helping students develop critical life and communication skills needed in modern workplaces.
RIFC Foundation noted that the debate format would challenge students to actively listen, manage emotions under pressure, think critically, communicate effectively, and collaborate with teammates — qualities increasingly demanded by employers.
The foundation explained that the initiative builds on its existing Sports Intervention and SEL sessions at GTC Enugu, allowing students to transition from physical teamwork and discipline on the field to verbal confidence, empathy, and persuasive communication on stage.
Speaking on the importance of the programme, the organisers stressed that social-emotional learning goes beyond classroom theory and must be practiced in real-life situations where students can express, defend, and apply their ideas.
The foundation added that the debate aligns with its broader mission of producing students who are not only technically skilled but also emotionally intelligent and capable of effective communication in professional environments.
