NATIONAL EASSY COMPETITION

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

CALL FOR ENTRIES – NATIONAL ESSAY & ARTICLE COMPETITION (TPACOLLOQUIUM 2025)

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the TPA Colloquium 2025 proudly announces the National Essay & Article Competition, as part of activities leading to the TPA Colloquium 2025, scheduled for 15th November 2025 at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.

This competition is designed to harness the creativity, research, and innovative thinking of Nigerians across three categories: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, and Secondary School.

Competition Categories & Prizes

  • Postgraduate Category – ₦1,000,000 Grand Prize
  • Undergraduate Category – ₦750,000 Grand Prize
  • Secondary School Category – ₦500,000 Grand Prize

Competition Topics & Subtopics

Postgraduate Category

Selected Topic
  • Comparative lessons from emerging economies and application to Nigeria's 10-year outlook

Undergraduate Category

Selected Topic
  • The Role of Young People in Building Stronger Institutions

Secondary School Category

  • Exploring how Innovation Hubs, Startups and E-Commerce can lead Nigeria from Poverty to Prosperity

Submission Guidelines

  • Submission window: 1st October – 26th October 2025.
  • Entries must be original and unpublished.
  • Word limit:
    • Postgraduate & Undergraduate – 2,500 to 3,000 words
    • Secondary School – 1,000 to 1,500 words
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, submitted in PDF or Word format.
  • A cover page must include: Name, Institution, Level/Class, Contact Details, and Category.
  • Each participant may submit only one entry.
  • Plagiarized or AI-generated submissions will be disqualified.

Fill the Form Below for Essay Submission