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 Winners Emerge In SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 

 The list of the top 100 winners across the two categories was officially unveiled through a live nationwide announcement event held on May 29, 2023, which saw over 2,000 viewers’ link up. 

Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, have emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) in the junior category and senior category respectively. 

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, won the second and third prizes. At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, came second and third in the senior category, respectively. 

In addition, Lagos State emerged as the Winning State among other States across Nigeria that participated in the Competition. 

This award is reserved only for the State with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The State produced eight (8) out of the twenty-one (21) public schools that came tops in the Competition. 

The other public schools within the top 100 are spread across various States in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1). Some select public libraries within Lagos State shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category. 

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere. 

SystemSpecs, the Competition organiser and Nigeria’s largest software technology group with over 30 years of operations, is committed to developing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives like the annual national Children’s Day Essay Competition. 

Over 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT, while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”. 

The first position winner in each category will get a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphone, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more. 

In addition, the second and third-place winners in each category would receive a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more. 

Oluwasegun Adesanya, Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, said the Company’s annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity. 

Adesanya said: “We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year’s participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along.” 

one of the judges, Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, while 

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The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is an annual event aimed at fostering innovative thinking among primary and secondary school students in Nigeria. It provides a platform for young minds to propose technological solutions to national challenges.

Purpose: Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.

Topic: The theme for the 2024 competition is "Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology." Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.

Eligibility: - Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.

- Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.

- Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.

- Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.

- Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.

Application Process:

- Interested candidates should access the application page  

- Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.

- Each participant is limited to one entry.

- Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.

- Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.

Submission Guidelines:

- All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student's name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.

- Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.

- Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Notification of Winners:

- Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.

- Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.

The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.

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SystemSpecs rewards Nigerian Children’s Ingenuity & Patriotism via Essay Competition

Foremost African technology firm, SystemSpecs recently presented prizes to the winners of its 2021 Children’s Day Essay Competition, themed “ Building a more Secure Nigeria using Technology ”.

Now in its second year, the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition is organized in furtherance of the technology firm’s commitment to the development of indigenous IT capacity for national prosperity. In this year’s competition, students wrote about how the country can overcome its present security challenges through technology.

Over 2000 entries were received from students between ages 9 and 16 from secondary schools in all the states of the country, including Borno State, the epicentre of Boko Haram’s deadly insurgency.

12-year-old Mbalu Chetachi Best  of Lagooz College , Iyana Ipaja, Lagos emerged winner in the junior category, while 15-year-old Uchenna Rita Ohiaeri  of Queensland Academy , Okota, Lagos emerged winner in the senior category.

Besides the prizes presented to the winners, SystemSpecs donated 15 laptops to the winning school in the senior category, and 10 laptops to the winning school in the junior category.

Mbalu Chetachi Best of Lagooz Secondary School, Lagos (1st Prize Winner, Junior Category), Uchenna Rita Ohiaeri of Queensland Academy, Lagos (1st Prize Winner, Senior Category)

Sandra Eghagharemo (SystemSpecs CSR Lead); Mbalu Chetachi Best; Uchenna Rita Ohiaeri; Deremi Atanda (Executive Director, SystemSpecs); and, Jumoke Lawoyin (competition judge)

Winners, Judges, Parents, Teachers, and Company Representatives at the event

Deremi Atanda presenting the Champion’s Shirt to Mbalu Chetachi Best of Lagooz Secondary School

Badru Oyindamola of Lagooz College (English tutor), Mbalu Chetachi Best of Lagooz College (1st Prize Winner, Junior Category); Mrs Ohiaeri (1st Prize Winner Senior Category – Uchenna Rita Ohiaeri’s Mother); Deremi Atanda (Executive Director, SystemSpecs); Justin Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu (2nd Prize winner junior Category); and Dr. Okoawo (2nd Prize winner senior Category -Wilfred Okoawo’s Father)

L-R: Jide Ayegbusi of Edusko Africa (Competition Judge), Justin Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu (2nd Prize winner junior Category), and Deremi Atanda (Executive Director, SystemSpecs)

12-year-old Mbalu Chetachi Best of Lagooz Secondary School, Lagos – 1st Prize Winner, Junior Category

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SystemSpecs unveils Winners of the 2021 Children’s Day Essay Competition

A 12-year-old student of Lagooz College, Iyana Ipaja Lagos, Chetachi Best Mbalu, and 15-year-old Uchenna Rita Ohiaeri of Queensland Academy, Okota, Lagos emerged winners in the junior and senior categories respectively of the 2021 Children’s Day Essay Competition .

Their entries were outstanding from among over 2000 others received from about 600 privately-owned and public secondary schools across Nigeria.

SystemSpecs ‘ annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is an opportunity for Nigerian children between 9 to 16 to share technology-led ideas capable of transforming specific aspects of the country as well arouse their interest in technology for national development.

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The 2021 Children’s Day Essay Competition is the second in the series and is part of SystemSpecs’ aim to drive capacity development towards the technological advancement of Nigeria.

The first and second runners-up were Justin Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu, aged 12, from Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos, and Praise Idaiye, aged 10, from Starlite College, Ibadan, Oyo State in the junior category.

While Wilfred Okoawo, 15, from New Fountain Secondary School, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State, and 16-year-old Nwachinemere Uzochukwu Mbaka from Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, Maryland, Lagos emerged first and second runners-up respectively in the senior category.

Leading other young Nigerians across the country as front liners in advanced, solution-based thinking, the brilliant youngsters who emerged first in each category will each receive a high capacity laptop, a topnotch headphone, monthly 10 gigabyte data for one year, a branded travel suite case, trendy hoodie, thermal flask, and a school bag.

The first runners-up will receive a high capacity laptop, a topnotch headphone, monthly 5 gigabyte data for one year, a trendy hoodie, a thermal flask, and a school bag.

Meanwhile, New Fountain Secondary School, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, emerged winner of the School’s award in the senior category as it had the highest points among the top 10 participants and will get 15 high-capacity laptop computers.

Likewise, the school award of 10 high-capacity laptop computers for the junior category goes to Lagooz School Lagos which also produced the category winner with the highest points.

Themed “Building a more Secure Nigeria using Technology”, the competition received dazzling thoughts written in a maximum of 1000 and 1500 words respectively for the junior and senior categories respectively of how Nigeria can explore technology to tackle the menace of insecurity confronting her.

“At SystemSpecs, we are firm believers in the Nigeria project and strongly advocate that young Nigerians be given a chance to make input into issues of strategic national importance. Our annual essay competition helps us to feel the pulse of the younger generation while creating the consciousness that they have a role to play in national progress,” said Deremi Atanda, SystemSpecs’ Executive Director in charge of corporate strategy.

Atanda also acknowledged the support received from leading bodies within Nigeria’s education sector for the 2021 competition, most notably the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS).

The judging process that produced the winners was thorough, as all entries were stripped of the identities of the entrant and sent round to judges for multiple assessments, after which top entries were shortlisted and independently reviewed by the panel of judges.

Speaking on behalf of the judges , Adedoyin Jaiyesimi, Chief Communications Consultant at The Comms Avenue, noted that the quality of the essays reflected the quality of Nigeria’s current educational system.

“While a majority of the entries reflected good thinking and impressive research, a number also suggested that participants did not pay enough attention to instructions and also lacked experienced guidance.

“Nonetheless, on behalf of other distinguished members of the panel of judges this year, I commend everyone who sent in an entry expressing their thoughts on the Nigerian project, especially how technology could be leveraged to return the country to a fully secure and peaceful state” , he said.

Jaiyesimi added that the judges, who themselves are influencers of national policies, would work with SystemSpecs to ensure that the bright ideas expressed in the essays are curated for implementation exploring different partnership models.

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SystemSpecs Essay Competition 2024 For Children [9-16 Years]

SystemSpecs essay competition is out for children between the ages of 9 and 16 for the 2024 edition. It has invited individuals to extend the opportunity to participate in the essay competition to their network. This includes children or wards of family, friends, neighbours, alumni groups, school administrators, social media platforms, and their state.

SystemSpecs, a technology company committed to national growth and development, has announced the 2024 edition of its annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC). The theme for this year’s competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition Prizes

SystemSpecs has introduced a new winning category to celebrate the States with the highest number of valid entries. Winners of the essay competition will receive exciting prizes, including a high-capacity laptop, top-notch headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, internet data for one year, and more.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition Submission Guidelines

The topic for the essay competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. Participants are required to submit their essays by April 12, 2024, through the submission portal www.systemspecs.com.ng/2024essay . The essay should not exceed 1000 words for the Junior category (9 to 12 years) and 1500 words for the Senior category (13 to 16 years).

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SystemSpecs 2024 Essay Contest for Young Nigerian Students – Apply Now!

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SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) 2024 is sparking innovation among Nigeria’s youth, urging primary and secondary school students nationwide to propose technological solutions to critical national issues. As a pivotal element of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), this esteemed competition is committed to fostering the intellectual and creative potential of the younger generation, thereby contributing to the advancement of the Nigerian ICT sector and societal development at large.

Aim of the Competition

Launched in 2020, the CDEC is more than just a contest; it is a mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow by encouraging them to engage with current technological challenges and propose viable solutions. This initiative underlines SystemSpecs’ commitment to fostering a culture of critical thinking and innovation among young Nigerians, setting a solid foundation for the country’s future in the global tech arena.

2024 Competition Theme

This year’s theme,  “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology,”  is timely and critical. Participants are invited to explore and articulate strategies that can help safeguard children against the myriad risks associated with our increasingly digital lifestyle. This challenge not only prompts students to think critically about the digital space but also empowers them to be part of creating a safer online environment for themselves and their peers.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is segmented into two categories to cater to a broad spectrum of young intellects:

• Junior Category : Aimed at students aged 9 to 12, with essay submissions not exceeding 1,000 words.
• Senior Category : Designed for students aged 13 to 16, with essays capped at 1,500 words.

Both categories offer young scholars the chance to articulate their insights and solutions in English, fostering a blend of creativity and analytical thinking.

Prizes and Incentives

The rewards for this competition are both generous and motivating, designed to further encourage participants’  educational and technological pursuits. Winners can expect to receive:

• High-capacity laptops
• Premium headphones
• Portable laptop stands
• Smart wristwatches
• One year of free internet data

Additionally, consolation prizes ensure that numerous participants are acknowledged for their efforts and creativity.

How to Apply

Prospective participants should head to  SystemSpecs’ official application page  to submit their entries. Essays must be endorsed by either an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian, ensuring that each submission is the student’s original work. Please note, the competition is stringent about the rule of one entry per participant to maintain fairness and integrity.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure your submission is considered, adhere to the following guidelines:

• Submit your essay in PDF format, including essential details such as the student’s name, addresses, email, and contact number.
• Maintain originality; plagiarism will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The deadline is set for April 12, 2024, giving ample time for thoughtful and impactful entries.

Announcement of Winners

The winners, bursting with potential and creativity, will be announced in the second quarter of the year. Stay tuned to SystemSpecs’ social media platforms for updates and perhaps inspiring stories of young innovators making a difference.

The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition stands as a beacon of hope and testament to the untapped potential within Nigeria’s youth. By delving into critical topics like online safety, this competition not only showcases the intellectual prowess of young Nigerians but also plays a vital role in shaping a safer digital future. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing discourse about technology and child protection in Nigeria.

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Winners Emerge in the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition

SystemSpecs Opens 4th Children’s Day Essay Competition

… Over 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT

The list of the top 100 winners across the two categories was officially unveiled through a live nationwide announcement event held on May 29, 2023, which saw over 2,000 viewers link up.

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Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, have emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) in the junior category and senior category respectively.

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, won the second and third prizes.

At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, came second and third in the senior category, respectively.

In addition, Lagos State emerged as the Winning State among other States across Nigeria that participated in the Competition.

This award is reserved only for the State with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The State produced eight (8) out of the twenty-one (21) public schools that came tops in the Competition.

The other public schools within the top 100 are spread across various States in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1).  Some select public libraries within Lagos State shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category.

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere.

SystemSpecs, the Competition organiser and Nigeria’s largest software technology group with over 30 years of operations, is committed to developing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives like the annual national Children’s Day Essay Competition.

Over 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT, while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.

The first position winner in each category will get a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphone, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more.

In addition, the second and third-place winners in each category would receive a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more. 

Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs , Oluwasegun Adesanya, said the Company’s annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity.

Adesanya said, “We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year’s participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along.”

Speaking on the evaluation process, one of the judges , Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, stated that the evaluation process was bias-free as all entries were judged without the identities of the participants and in multiple assessments stages, which led to shortlisting the winners as solely determined by the panel of judges.

“The quality of essays received is a testament that Nigerian children are exceptional, innovative, and forward-thinking in proffering solutions to national issues. It further reveals that many Nigerian children are technologically aware and should be encouraged to explore new inventions to be at par with their counterparts around the globe. I commend SystemSpecs for this amazing initiative and believe its outcome will be adopted in policies and national decision-making,” said Prof. Lawal.

The young champs, who stood out amongst thousands of brilliant minds in this Competition, the winning schools, and the winning State shall be celebrated in a national winners’ award ceremony on Friday, June 9, 2023.

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SystemSpecs announces Children’s Day Essay Competition, collaborates with uLesson Coding School to deepen national prosperity 

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LAGOS, NIGERIA. March 21, 2022: SystemSpecs, Africa’s leading financial, human resources, and e-commerce software technology giant, has collaborated with uLesson Coding School , a frontline Edtech startup that provides high quality, affordable and accessible online coding classes for students, to extend the benefits of participating in its annual Children’s Day Essay Competition.

The annual SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition enhances capacity development for national prosperity through technology. The 2022 edition of the competition is also part of SystemSpecs’ 30th-anniversary celebration.

The collaboration is in furtherance of the SystemSpecs’ commitment to the advancement of technology adoption for resolving national challenges. Entries from the brilliant young minds who will participate will generate original ideas and prepare Nigerian children to take a technology-first approach to tackle national challenges.  

Divided into two categories – Junior (for children aged 9-12 years) and Senior (for children aged 13-16 years), participants in the competition this year are to write essays on the topic, “Improving the Quality of Education in Nigeria through Technology.” Entries are to be submitted through the competition portal, www.systemspecs.com.ng/2022essay , from March 21, 2022, till April 20, 2022. 

While entries into the junior category should not exceed 1,000 words, entries into the senior category should be a maximum of 1,500 words. Entries must be participants’ original ideas, devoid of plagiarism, written in English and endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.

According to Jenny Awa, Community Manager, uLesson Education, the collaboration is just at the right time when Nigeria needs a shift in the education sector to be at par with global standards and prepare children for a technology-driven future. 

Adding that uLesson Coding School teaches children between the ages 4-18 how to build games, websites and Apps using a global standard curriculum, she said the top three winners in each category of the competition will have access to high-quality and interactive e-learning experiences and can choose any certificate course of their choice. 

“ uLesson Coding School is always on the lookout for opportunities to give back to society, and this collaboration presents such in a unique way. We are glad to work with SystemSpecs on this project to contribute to the birth of the next generation of young tech titans that would create enduring, mind-blowing technology solutions,” Jenny said.

Oluwasegun Adesanya, Head, Shared Services, SystemSpecs stated that the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition in 2020 was to provide an opportunity for students across Nigeria to share fresh, bright, and original ideas capable of transforming our country positively. 

“This edition of the competition is special. It is one of the ways we are commemorating our 30 th anniversary through an expression of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focus on equipping young Nigerians with relevant technology needed to be outstanding in society. To this end, we have collaborated with uLesson Coding School to equip participants with hands-on relevant technology skills that unleash their creative minds,” he added.

The school that produces the top winning participants in junior and senior categories would be rewarded with 10 and 20 high-capacity personal computers, respectively, aside from other benefits, including implementing an end-to-end electronic funds collection and payment for the school.

The first-place winner of the competition in each category of this year’s edition of the competition will respectively receive a high capacity laptop, a topnotch headphone, free 3-month coding course at uLesson Coding School, monthly 10-gigabyte internet data for one year, branded travel suite case, a unique keepsake hoodie, a thermal flask, and school bag.

Second-place winner in each category would also receive a high capacity laptop, a topnotch headphone, free 3-month coding course at uLesson Coding School monthly 5-gigabyte internet data for one year, a trendy hoodie, a thermal flask, and a school bag.

Third-place winner in each category would receive a high-performance tablet, a headphone, free 3-month coding course at uLesson Coding School, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, and a school bag. 

The top 3 winners in each category will gain automatic admission to the SystemSpecs National Summer Coding Camp. Top 30 Honour Roll winners, 15 per category, will also be handsomely rewarded.

The previous editions were well received, with thousands of submissions from more than 1,000 schools in the 36 states across the federation and the FCT.

The organiser of the competition, SystemSpecs, is a 30-year-old pioneer in financial and human capital technology solutions and services developed in Nigeria for the rest of Africa. The firm recently spun off its operations into two subsidiaries – Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) and SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL). 

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Win Big in SystemSpecs 2024 Essay Contest for Young Nigerian Students - Apply Today!

Updated on Apr 08, 2024 · By Olusegun · 1 comments

Are you a young, bright mind in Nigeria passionate about technology and its impacts on society? The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) 2024 invites primary and secondary students to explore "Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology." This competition not only sparks innovative thinking but also offers fabulous prizes. Ready to make a difference in the digital world?

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is igniting the spark of innovation within Nigeria’s youth by challenging primary and secondary school students across the nation to present technological solutions to pressing national issues. This esteemed competition, established as a cornerstone of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is dedicated to nurturing the intellectual and creative potential of the younger generation, thereby contributing to the advancement of the Nigerian ICT sector and societal development at large.

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Announcement of Winners

Purpose of the competition.

Launched in 2020, the CDEC is more than just a contest; it is a mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow by encouraging them to engage with current technological challenges and propose viable solutions. This initiative underlines SystemSpecs’ commitment to fostering a culture of critical thinking and innovation among young Nigerians, setting a solid foundation for the country’s future in the global tech arena.

2024 Competition Theme

This year’s theme, “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology,” is timely and critical. Participants are invited to explore and articulate strategies that can help safeguard children against the myriad risks associated with our increasingly digital lifestyle. This challenge not only prompts students to think critically about the digital space but also empowers them to be part of creating a safer online environment for themselves and their peers.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is segmented into two categories to cater to a broad spectrum of young intellects:

• Junior Category : Aimed at students aged 9 to 12, with essay submissions not exceeding 1,000 words.
• Senior Category : Designed for students aged 13 to 16, with essays capped at 1,500 words.

Both categories offer young scholars the chance to articulate their insights and solutions in English, fostering a blend of creativity and analytical thinking.

Prizes and Incentives

The rewards for this competition are both generous and motivating, designed to further encourage participants’ edu cational and technological pursuits. Winners can expect to receive:

• High-capacity laptops
• Premium headphones
• Portable laptop stands
• Smart wristwatches
• One year of free internet data

Additionally, consolation prizes ensure that numerous participants are acknowledged for their efforts and creativity.

How to Apply

Prospective participants should head to SystemSpecs’ official application page to submit their entries. Essays must be endorsed by either an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian, ensuring that each submission is the student’s original work. Please note, the competition is stringent about the rule of one entry per participant to maintain fairness and integrity.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure your submission is considered, adhere to the following guidelines:

• Submit your essay in PDF format, including essential details such as the student’s name, addresses, email, and contact number.
• Maintain originality; plagiarism will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The deadline is set for April 19, 2024, giving ample time for thoughtful and impactful entries.

The winners, brimming with potential and creativity, will be announced in the second quarter of the year. Keep an eye on SystemSpecs’ social media platforms for updates and possibly inspiring stories of young innovators making a difference.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the untapped potential within Nigeria’s youth. By engaging with such crucial topics as online safety, this competition not only showcases the intellectual prowess of young Nigerians but also plays a vital role in shaping a safer digital future. If you are eligible, seize this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing conversation about technology and child protection in Nigeria.

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SystemSpecs Awards Winners of Essay Competition

SystemSpecs, Africa’s leading financial and human capital technology firm, has honoured about 2000 young Nigerians between ages 9 and 16 for daring to dream and articulately sharing in writing, their vision of a Nigeria of their dreams powered by innovative technology.

The firm has also opened its doors to participants for internship and other placements.

At a recent online event, SystemSpecs bestowed the honour on all entrants in the 2020 edition of its Children’s Day Essay Competition, specially recognised the top three participants, and admitted top 10 participants into the Honour Roll in the junior and senior categories. The event, which also featured the official presentation of prizes, was attended by participants, their parents, wards, well-wishers, SystemSpecs management staff and the general public.

In his comment, 15 years old Kalu Derrick Ugochukwu of Fosla Academy, Karshi, Abuja who came top in the senior category appreciated the opportunity and expressed his delight at emerging as the overall winner in the senior category.

“I thank the Almighty God for making this recognition come my way and at this time,” said Ugochukwu. He also thanked his parents and teachers for spurring him on, and SystemSpecs for organising the competition at a time many students longed for such avenues to task their mental capacity.

In his speech, 11 years old Onuoha-Okoro David of St Anthony Grammar School (Private) in Esure, Ijebu Imushin, Ogun state, who emerged first in junior category appreciated God for the inspiration, his parents for the support as well as the organisers of the competition.

Managing Director, SystemSpecs, John Obaro, said: “Whether yours emerged among the top entries or not, you are a winner. You have made a major leap, added to your feathers and positioned yourself for greater success. You have shown that technology is not only relevant in personal and corporate life, but also in the life of a nation.

Obaro added that SystemSpecs was receptive to admitting the Honour Roll winners and other participants into the organisation for internships and other placements when they are ready for such opportunity.

While noting some of the general areas of improvement observed during the evaluation of the entries, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata speaking on behalf of the 2020 evaluation panel, noted that he was glad that the competition provided insight into some of the challenges within the education system in Nigeria which need to be speedily tackled.

“It is important that people realise that education is a lifestyle and not a means to merely pass,” Agbata added.

Young Nigerians more than 500 schools in twenty-nine states and the FCT had sent in about 2,000 entries within a two-week window to participate in the 2020 edition of the competition with the theme, “Nigeria of my Dream: Making it Happen with Technology.” The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition is part of the organisation’s corporate social responsibility of contributing to capacity development in Nigeria for the attainment of an all-round prosperous country.

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The 2024 divisional winners of the middle school essay contest are Liam Smitherman (1st Place), William  Lacy (2 nd Place), and Anders Porth (3 rd Place).

The 2024 divisional winners of the high school essay contest are Ryan Matthews (1st Place), Gracie Hibbs  (2 nd Place), and Amiya Phade (3 rd place). All winners will receive cash prizes at the ceremony.

The essay contest was open to public, private, and home school students in 6th to 12th grade in 17 East  Tennessee counties. The Court’s Civics and Outreach Subcommittee and the Chattanooga Chapter of the  Federal Bar Association sponsored the contest.

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On Sunday, April 7th, I attended the 10th annual Holocaust Reflection Contest awards ceremony held at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. at NSU.

Craig R. Weiner, President of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. and the curator of the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center at Nova Southeastern University, expressed the purpose of the contest.

“The Holocaust Reflection Contest was created as a means by which to have many thousands of students learn about the Holocaust and to reflect on what they learn through their research of survivor testimonies. While classroom instruction is obviously vital, a contest such as this is far more effective in reaching so many more students through the use of the internet and giving multitudes of students the opportunity to learn and have the possibility of recognition for their outstanding entries. It’s so important for students and teachers to reflect and think about this history rather than just memorizing dates, names and events. This is the reason we ask students to read survivor testimonies. By reading them, or watching videos of survivors explaining their personal experiences makes us all think about what we just heard or saw and reflect on it. This is essentially experiential learning, which in our view, is far more impactful to the student than simply reading a history lesson.”

The contest drew middle and high school students from across Florida to study the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and reflect on them through poetry, essays, artwork and digital storytelling. The contest provides a creative opportunity to honor and remember the millions of victims who died in the Holocaust.

More than 1,300 student submissions were received this year and the winners are:

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High School First Place : • “Six Million and One” • Student: Rachell Janowski • Teacher: Janet Conrad • School: Rohr Bais Chaya Academy

Middle School First Place • “Number 610” • Student: Katherine Kolbar • Teacher: Shira Greenberg • School: David Posnack Jewish Day School

High School Second Place • “Remember Rosie” • Student: Rylee Schwimmer • Teacher: Jack Rosenbaum • School: Spanish River Community High School

Middle School Second Place • “Solemnis” • Student: Sebi Timbal • Teacher: Steven Hammerman • School: The Greene School

High School First Place • “… but there must be a time when we fail to protest” • Student: Sarah Mira • Teacher: Anncy Pitelli                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • School: Florida Christian School

Middle School First Place • “Echoes of Night” • Student: Ariel Malachovsky • Teacher: Joshua Bender • School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

High School Second Place • “The Eternal Jew” • Student: Lucas Izquierdo • Teacher: Brian Lynn • School: Charles W. Flanagan High School

Middle School Second Place • “Love of Humanity” • Student: Isabella Cerase • Teacher: Jill Giancario • School: Pioneer Middle School

High School First Place • “Never Again” • Student: Camille Blaker • Teacher: Richard Ehrlich • School: Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Middle School First Place • “Aftereffect” • Student: Serina Bligh • Teacher: Shelly Sweeney • School: Doral Academy Charter Middle School

High School Second Place • “Echoes of Sorrow” • Student: Gianni Santa • Teacher: Suzanne A. Bates-Miranda • School: F.W. Springstead High School

Middle School Second Place • “Unforgotten” • Student: Milena Arthur Gnibus • Teacher: Marcia Zaldivar • School: St. Thomas The Apostle

The event’s emcee was Ari Odzer, the education reporter for NBC 6. Among the speakers were Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s president-elect and chief operating officer, Klaus Bormann, consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gabriel Baredes, consulate of the State of Israel, Craig R. Weiner, president of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez.

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