A fresh door of opportunity has opened for young Nigerians who wish to benefit from the nation’s energy sector-but they must participate in and excel in the 10th edition of the annual national essay competition put together by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
A statement by the Board on Tuesday said beginning from August 15, undergraduate students in 100 and 200 levels from Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education would be able to apply to showcase their ideas on strengthening local content development.
According to the statement, this year’s essay topic, “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development,” challenges students to examine how Nigeria can build stronger local manufacturing capacity to drive economic growth and reduce dependence on imports in the energy sector.
The competition has become a platform for nurturing critical thinking, research and innovation among young Nigerians and encourages students to look beyond the classroom and develop practical ideas that can support the country’s drive for industrialization and sustainable development.
The competition is designed to improve students’ research abilities while inspiring them to develop the skills and competencies needed to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy industry.
Interested students are expected to submit their entries through the competition portal at www.ncdmbessay.ng once the application window opens.
The competition will culminate in an award ceremony scheduled for October 22 at the NCDMB headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where outstanding participants will be recognised for their intellectual contributions.
