The Ekiti State Government is inviting young Ekiti indigenes to enter the Ekiti State at 30 Youth Essay Competition, part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of Ekiti State. The competition invites young people to share their ideas about the future of the state, under the theme "Ekiti at 30: My Dream and Agenda for the Next Thirty Years." Participants are expected to look ahead to 2056 and present practical ideas on how Ekiti can develop its economy, education system, healthcare, businesses, communities, and institutions over the next 30 years.
Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Origin: Must be an Ekiti State indigene.
- Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Residence: Can participate whether currently living in Ekiti State or outside the state.
Essay Requirements
- Topic: "Ekiti at 30: My Dream and Agenda for the Next Thirty Years."
- Length: Between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
- Content: Must be the participant's original work, forward-looking, practical, and solution-driven, focused on Ekiti's development by 2056.
Applicants should explain not only what they want Ekiti to become, but also the steps that could be taken today to achieve that vision. Organisers have encouraged participants to move beyond identifying problems and present practical, implementable ideas.
Areas Participants Can Explore
Agriculture and food security, education and human capital development, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship and job creation, arts, culture and tourism, infrastructure and urban development, healthcare and social protection, governance and civic responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
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Prizes
- 1st Place: ₦1,500,000 + laptop + certificate.
- 2nd Place: ₦1,000,000 + laptop + certificate.
- 3rd Place: ₦750,000 + laptop + certificate.
- Seven Other Finalists: ₦100,000 each + Certificate of Distinction.
Beyond the cash prizes, the top 10 essays will be edited and published in a commemorative publication. Finalists will also be invited to the Ekiti Youth Futures Forum scheduled for December, and the strongest ideas will be compiled into a proposed Youth Agenda for Ekiti 2056 and presented to the Ekiti State Government.
Key Dates
- Entries Opened: September 11, 2026.
- Deadline: September 28, 2026.
- Winners' Presentation: October 7, 2026, at the Ekiti at 30 Future Summit in Ado-Ekiti.
How to Apply
Eligible Ekiti indigenes should prepare their 1,000-1,500 word essay and submit it through the official competition application portal. Competition information is also available on the Ekiti State Government official website.
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