The 2014 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition is now open for entries from secondary school students in Nigeria. The 11th edition of Mike Okonkwo Essay Competition is the latest in a series that span over a decade of developing and rewarding the writing skills of Nigerian students towards national development.
Students are to send in entries which address the theme “The Power of Your Vote: A Catalyst for a Stable, United Nigeria.”
Worth of Prizes
1st position
Winner: N100,000 Naira and a laptop
School: 3 set of PC and Printer
2nd Position
Winner: N75, 000 naira
School:2 set of PC and Printer
3rd Position
Winner: N50,000 naira
School: A set of PC
Eligibility: It is open to secondary school students in Nigeria
How to Apply
- Your essay should be written in maximum of 2000 (Two Thousand) words
- Candidates should include the following in their essay:
- Name of Student
- Class
- Contact
- Phone number
· And his/her recent passport photograph
Also,
- Include the name of your school and its detailed address
- Name of principal and Phone number
- Your entry should be clearly written (legibility is important)
- Send complete entry to:
TREM Headquaters
Gbagada Express way,
Anthony Oke,
Lagos State.
OR
send your entries via email to [email protected]
Deadline: Closing date for submission of entries is May 2, 2014
Visit the essay competition website here