Published: 15 Sep 2020 2,158 views
As part of the activities marking the 60th independence day of Nigeria , the State Government of Osun is organizing essay contest among youths with the aim of enhancing the unity among Nigerians.
The Southern and Northern protectorates of Nigeria were amalgamated in the year 1914 by Lord Lugard during the colonial the colonial era. Consequent upon this, Nigerians were clamouring for independence/freedom and it was later granted on the 1st of October,1960, followed by Republic in 1963.
However, successive governments have been observing or celebrating the independence day with fun and fares. The diamond jubilee celebration comes up on 1st October, 2020 by that time we must have been sixty (60) years as a sovereign nation devoid of interference from other developed Nations.
In this development, the state of Osun would not be left out and she has put in place an essay contest to promote reading culture and encouraging healthy, intellectual competition amongst the students of tertiary institutions who are Indigenes and residence of the State.
In line with this commitment, the government of Osun in making a clarion call on bonafide Indigenes and residents of the state of Osun to participate in the essay Competition that is organized by the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special duties in Collaboration with the Ministry of Political Affairs and Inter-governmental Relations on the topic – “Moving Ahead Post Corona Virus Pandemic: Impact and Prospects of COVID-19 on the Economy”
Application Deadline | September 25, 2020 |
Country to study | Nigeria |
Type | Undergraduate |
Sponsor | Osun State Government |
State of Origin | Osun |
Gender | Men and Women |
Participation is open to State of Osun Indigenes in Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria and Students in Osun Tertiary Institutions.
The essay must not exceed 1200 words and must be in Microsoft word format sent to [email protected].