NIGERIA@60: OSUN ORGANIZES ESSAY COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS

The southern and northern protectorates of Nigeria were amalgamated in the year 1914 by Lord Lugard during the colonial era. Different calls by Nigerians for independence was later granted on the 1st of October, 1960.

The diamond jubilee celebration of our Independence comes up on 1st October, 2020 and the state of Osun intends to promote writing & reading culture, encouraging healthy, intellectual competition among the students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

The Government of the state Osun is making a clarion call for participation in the essay competition which is open to State of Osun Indigenes in tertiary institutions across Nigeria and Students studying in any of the tertiary institutions within the state.

Topic - "Moving Ahead Post Corona Virus Pandemic: Impact  and Prospects of COVID-19 on the Economy"

The guidelines & procedures for eligibility in the essay Competition are;

i) Essay must not exceed 1200 words, must be in microsoft word format sent to osunessay2020@gmail.com. The submission of the essay open Friday, 11th September 2020 and close on Friday, 25th September 2020

ii) Applicants must include their contact information (Name, Institution, Home Address, Telephone Number and email address) at the end of their essays, and must attach State of Origin/Local Government Identification and School Identity Card.

iii)The successful entries will be notified by email/SMS, and would be invited to the final assessment event. The selected essayists for the final assessment  will receive their prizes and awards at an event which will be held at the Local Government  Service Commission Hall on October 1st, 2020 by 12noon.

iv) Entries received for the essay Competition will be reviewed  by distinguished  panel of judges made up of academicians from reputable Nigerian Universities/Corporate sector, who will then shortlist ten (10) essays for further assessment.

v) Essays will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, good expression of english language and relevance to essay topic.

The winners of the essay competition will be rewarded with Laptops, tablets and cash prizes.

SIGNED

Hon. Olalekan Baadmus

Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties