“Securing Our Future: The Fierce Urgency of Now”.
The essay contest is open to all Nigerian undergraduates of any higher education institution (Nigeria or abroad) within the ages of 16 - 25
“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now in this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” – Martin Luther King Jr
Entry Requirements
Entries must be written in English
One entry per student
1,500 maximum word count
Plagiarism is not accepted
100-word summary of your essay
15 second summary video of written essay
Benefits for Top 3 Students
Paid internship at the NESG
Prestigous certificate of performance
Essay summary presentation to an audience of top public/private officials at #NES27
Top 50 Students
Virtual tickets to attend the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit, October 25-26, 2021
How to Enter
1. Go to the NESG website:
www.nesgroup.org/27/essay
2. Enter your email
3. Follow the instructions
4. Submit all essay requirements
5. Share with friends
Deadline for submission - 3rd October, 2021
