Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora, OID, in a bid to engage young people in public discuss especially on the administration of the Seyi-Makinde led administration has announced its Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2022.
Application is open to students of any recognised Nigerian institutions and universities between the ages of 18 and 35.
The top winners will be given cash prize and will be sponsored on digital skills vocational training.
Details:
Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora, OID, in a bid to engage young people in public discuss especially on the administration of the Seyi-Makinde led administration has announced its Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2022.
Topics: Participants are to write on any of the following topics
Strengthening transparency, inclusiveness and accountability for a peaceful and sustainable development in Oyo State.
Advancing the frontiers of possibilities for a safe, secured and prosperous Oyo State through Citizen’s active participation in governance processes.
Re-engineering the Oyo State energy system through the newly proposed development and implementation of Oyo State master gas plan: Expectations, Possibilities and Benefits.
Format
English Language only
Microsoft word format
Essay must be between 800 and 1000 words
Essays must be prepared in font size 12, Times New Roman, double spacing, and pages in numbered
Requirements:
To be eligible for the Seyi Makinde Essay Competition, you must:
- Be an indigene of Oyo State in any Nigerian institution
Or a resident of Oyo State - Be between the ages of 18 and 35
Reward
Top 20 Winners will be selected
First Prize: ₦200,000
Second Prize: ₦150,000
Third Prize: ₦100,000
Top 20 Participant will be sponsored for digital skills vocational training
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Copy of essay
- Name and contact details
- Proof of students identification and residency
Method of Application
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 and no submission is allowed after the deadline date as stated above
Interested applicants should submit 1 copy of essay using the link below
http://admin@omituntunindiaspora.org/
Deadline: November 20, 2022
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