The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is back with the 8th edition of its Undergraduate Essay Competition, offering Nigerian students a chance to showcase their ideas on local content development in the oil and gas sector.
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This annual contest, sponsored by the NCDMB, encourages young students to contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry by sharing innovative ideas. The 2024 competition aims to advance local content and promote academic excellence.
Key Information
- Contest Title: NCDMB Essay Competition
- Focus Topic: Local Content Opportunities
- Eligibility: Open to 100-200 level students in Nigeria
- Deadline: 14th October 2024
- 1st Prize:N1,000,000
- 2nd Prize: N700,000
- Finalist Prize: Laptop for Top 10
- Submission Platform: Online Only
2024 Essay Topic:
Nigerian Content and Opportunities in African Local Content Advancement
This year’s essay challenges students to explore how local content can create opportunities in Africa, focusing on ways to develop skills and capacity.
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Eligibility and Contest Rules:
The competition is open to 100-200 level students from Nigerian public and private universities or polytechnics. The contest runs from 16th September to 14th October 2024. All essays must be submitted online, and no late entries will be accepted.
Participation Steps:
1. Register on the NCDMB Registration Page.
2. Submit a manuscript of no more than 1,500 words.
3. Include your admission letter or a signed attestation letter from your HOD.
4. Provide your contact details (phone and email) during submission.
5. Do not include personal information in the manuscript.
Each participant can only submit one essay, and co-authorship is not allowed.
Evaluation Criteria:
Essays will be judged on clarity, grammar, originality, depth of analysis, and relevance to the industry. Plagiarism checks will be conducted to ensure authenticity. Finalists will be contacted by 28th October 2024 for an interactive assessment.
Prizes:
– 1st Place: N1,000,000
– 2nd Place: N700,000
– 3rd Place: N500,000
– Top 10 finalists will each receive a laptop, and the winning essay will be featured in *Local Content Digest*.
The award ceremony will take place on 14th November 2024. For more information, visit the NCDMB Official Essay Page. Click Here
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