Your ideas
deserve to
be heard.
Tranquil Public Speaking Prize 2026.
A stage for secondary-school students in JS1–SS3.
Thursday19 November 2026
Main HallIlorin Innovation Hub
Arrivals from9:30 a.m. WAT
Big ideas.
Young voices.
A shared future.
A good idea can begin in a classroom. A confident voice can carry it further.
The Tranquil Public Speaking Prize brings secondary-school students together to express what matters to them, listen to one another and make their ideas heard.
Under the theme “Voices for the Future,” TPSP celebrates confidence, communication and leadership. The competition is convened by Sakeenah Jatto.
Find your place on the stageIt starts with
one minute.
An online audition. Then one day in Ilorin, with three rounds and a room ready to listen.
- 60sec
Online audition
Share the change you want to make in your school or community.
Read the audition guide - ≈50
First round
Selected contestants take the stage in Ilorin. Fifteen advance.
- 15
Semifinal
The competition continues, with five speakers reaching the final.
- 5
Final
Five finalists speak for the winner and two runner-up places.
A winner. A first runner-up.
A second runner-up.
All three physical rounds take place
on Thursday, 19 November 2026.
Be in the room
for what’s next.
Bring your encouragement.
They’ll bring their ideas.
Join parents, guardians, teachers, students and supporters for live speeches, feedback from judges and the celebration of our top three speakers.
- When
- Thursday, 19 November 2026
9:30 a.m. arrivals
10:30 a.m. programme starts
5:00 p.m. close
All times WAT - Where
- Main Hall, Ilorin Innovation Hub
Ilorin, Nigeria - Admission
- Free. RSVP on Luma.
No approval required.
For audience attendance. Contestants apply separately.
One idea.
Your voice.
Start here.
You have 60 seconds to tell us about a change you’d like to see. A parent or guardian can help you take the first step.
Prepare your auditionA few things
to know.
Have a question? Email info@tranquilprize.com or use “Contact the Host” on the Luma event page (opens in a new tab).
Who can enter?
Secondary-school students in JS1–SS3, inclusive. A parent or legal guardian must submit the audition. Selected contestants attend the physical competition in Ilorin.
Is it free to attend?
Yes. Audience attendance is free, and no approval is required. RSVP through Luma to attend. An audience RSVP is separate from a contestant application.
Can I compete online?
The audition submission is the only remote stage. Approximately 50 selected contestants will attend all three physical rounds in Ilorin on 19 November 2026.
Do I need to be an experienced speaker?
You can start with an idea that matters to you. The audition asks you to speak naturally, without reading a script, for a maximum of 60 seconds. Read the contestant guide before recording.
When does the event start?
Arrivals begin at 9:30 a.m. WAT. The main programme starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. WAT and the event closes at 5:00 p.m. WAT.
Will the event be filmed?
Photography and filming are planned, including a YouTube feature. The organising team will coordinate participant and guardian permissions. Ask the host about the arrangements before attending.