The Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Osun state has commenced the 2021 edition of its annual National Essay Competition in commemoration of the celebration of Nigeria`s Independence Day 2021 with a call for entries.
Now in its 2nd year, the essay competition is part of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s education initiative aimed at promoting reading and writing culture, encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary schools and tertiary institutions students, engaging them as thinkers and solution providers to Nigeria`s myriad of challenges, which remains one of the core values of Osun`s Omoluabiethos. The students must either be citizens of Osunstate or resident within Osun State.
This year’s edition has been modified toaccommodate students from Public and Private Secondary Schools operating and located within Osun state. The choice of topics for this year’s edition in both categories was carefully scripted topromote creative and analytical thinking in students while helping them become problem solvers.
In year 2020, seven hundred and fifty six (756) entries were received from fourty three (43) degree awarding institutions. Master Abosede Oyinlola(OAU) came first, while Miss Stella Adewuyi(Adeleke University) and Master Sheriff Adelu(OAU) came first and second runner up respectively. The winners were rewarded with cash prizes, plot of land, laptops, iPads, mobile phones from Osun state government, private companies and individuals.
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Topic – “Using SWOT analysis, discuss extensively Osun State 30th Anniversary and the future ahead: My Perspective” (Entries MUST NOT be less than 1,200 words)
TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS STUDENTS
Topic – “Unveiling the security architecture and daunting challenges in all the geopolitical zones ofNigeria and proffer working solutions towards a peaceful, sustainable and indivisible Nigeria”(Entries MUST NOT be less than 1,800 words)
GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR PARTCIPATION IN THE ESSAY COMPETITION
Just like it was conceptualized from last year, the essay competition is guided by the principle of re-igniting interest for promotion of academic excellence amongst students in both secondary schools and tertiary institution of Osun state (Citizens and Residents), equally passionate about the culture of learning and sharing valuable knowledge with emphasis on restoring the lost fortunes of the education sector in Nigeria, encourage and motivate our young and youthful Osun students to lofty heights in every of their dreams, aspirations and future ambitions.
SIGNED
Hon. Olalekan Baadmus
Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties
12th of July, 2021
