Akpata praised the NDDC for organizing the competition, highlighting its role in nurturing future legal professionals in the Niger Delta region. He noted that success in law hinges on the ability to construct persuasive arguments, an essential skill that technology cannot replicate.
“While technology is advancing, the ability to think on your feet and respond to unanticipated scenarios is something machines cannot do,” he stated. “Moot courts provide an invaluable opportunity for students to practice law and build confidence.”
He urged law faculties to prioritize the establishment of moot courts, emphasizing that practical experience is crucial for legal education. “Training should extend beyond the classroom to include real-world practice,” Akpata added.
NDDC Chairman Mr. Chiedu Ebie echoed these sentiments, noting that moot competitions equip students with advocacy and courtroom presentation skills essential for their future careers. “These competitions allow students to engage in practical courtroom practice, laying the foundation for their advocacy skills,” he said.
The Managing Director of NDDC, His Royal Highness Samuel Ogbuku, also stressed the importance of moot trials in shaping the legal education of students. Represented by Executive Director Alabo Boma Iyaye, he remarked that feedback from previous competitions has underscored their crucial role in developing advocacy skills and practical knowledge.
The moot court competition serves as a platform for law students to step outside traditional learning and engage in hands-on experiences, helping them prepare for the challenges they will face in their careers.
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