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| Dr. Mike Okonkwo |
PRESIDING
Bishop of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo has
announced the commencement of 13th Mike Okonkwo National Essay
Competition with various prices to be won as a contribution to promote
education and essentially inspire young students in the country.
Giving
a breakdown on this year’s event, it was disclosed that May 27 is the deadline
for submission of entries for the essay while all secondary school pupils
nationwide are eligible to participate and write 2,000 words on the topic: “The
state of the Nigerian nation: Redefining our values”.
On the prize tags, the overall best
essayist will get a cash prize of N100,000, laptop, trophy and plaque, as well
as three desktop computers and a printer for the school.
The second
placed will get N75,000 and a plaque, and two computers and a printer for the
school; while the third placed winner will be rewarded with N50,000 and a
plaque and one computer for the school.
Winners
of the competition will be unveiled during the 17th Mike Okonkwo Annual
Lecture, scheduled to hold September 1, 2016 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
as part of yearly activities marking the birthday of Bishop Okonkwo, who turns
71 this year.
Most recent topics are: “Survival of
Nigerian state: Political and economic implications” (2011); “Dependence of
Nigeria economy on crude oil any alternatives?” (2012); “Overcoming the
Nigerian security challenges: A panacea for national growth and development”
(2013); “The Power of Your Vote: A catalyst for a stable and united Nigeria”
(2014); and “The Nigerian Political Class and the Citizens Quest for Good
Governance” (2015).
Good, more of this Bishop...
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