In its quest to empower and engage youths with public discourse, specifically on the administration of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, a professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), launched the 2022 Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition.
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Essay Topic (Choose one)
- Strengthening transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability for peaceful and sustainable development in Oyo State. OR
- Advancing the frontiers of possibilities for a safe, secured, and prosperous Oyo State through Citizen’s active participation in governance processes. OR
- Re-engineering the Oyo State energy system through the newly proposed development and implementation of Oyo State master gas plan: Expectations, Possibilities, and Benefits.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Entrants can only write on one of the topics.
- Open to Oyo State residents/indigenes who are students of any recognised institution in Nigeria and must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- The essay must be written in English using Microsoft word format.
- Entries must be between 800 and 1000 words (bibliography and references are excluded from the word count).
- Entries must be prepared in font size 12, Times New Roman with double spacing and pages in numbered.
- Plagiarism of any kind will result in automatic disqualification.
- Participants must provide proof of students identification and residency.
- Names and contact details should be stated in the submitted entries.
- Entrants must be creative and draw practical examples from the concluded or ongoing infrastructural projects in Oyo State.
- Points will be awarded to in-depth analysis and understanding of the topic, creativity, originality, depth of research and real-life application.
- No submission is allowed after the deadline date as stated above.
- 1 electronic copy of your essay must be submitted through the link below: [email protected]
- Only the top 20 entries will be contacted.
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Benefits
- 1st Prize -N200,000
- 2nd Prize -N150,000
- 3rd Prize -N100,000
- The Top 20 participants will be sponsored for digital skills vocational training.
How to Apply
- Awards will be presented to top participants at the OID reception.
- 1 electronic copy of your essay must be submitted through the link below: [email protected]