Federal Ministry of Finance and NESG Announce 2024 Essay Competition for Undergraduates

The Federal Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), has launched the 2024 NESG Essay Competition, inviting entries from passionate young undergraduates across Nigeria. This annual competition aims to engage students in critical discourse on national development issues, offering them a platform to showcase their ideas and insights.

The theme for this year’s competition is “Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability.” Participants are encouraged to explore topics such as inclusive growth, business dynamism, societal security, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. Essays should discuss how these elements can drive competitiveness and stability in Nigeria.

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Competition Summary:

• Host: Federal Ministry of Finance | Nigeria Economic Summit Group
• Category: Competitions
• Eligible Countries: Nigeria
• Reward: Financial Grant | Internship | Certification
• Deadline: August 14, 2024

Details: The essay competition seeks to engage undergraduates in exploring the interconnected dimensions of economic development. Participants are to write essays that highlight the role of inclusive growth in driving competitiveness, the importance of business dynamism, the significance of societal security, and the impact of innovation and digital transformation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be African undergraduates in tertiary institutions.
• Essays must be written in English and be the original work of the participant.
• Each participant is allowed only one entry.
• The maximum word count is 1,500 words.
• Plagiarized and AI-generated entries will be disqualified.
• Referencing should be done using the APA style.
• All entries must be submitted before midnight (WAT) on August 14, 2024.

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Benefits:

• Top 3 Finalists:
  • Internship/project grant
  • One year priority access to NESG policy briefs, research papers, and macroeconomic outlook
  • Certification of performance
• Top 10 Finalists:
  • Access to NESG Learning Management System
• Top 50 Finalists:
  • Virtual access to the 30th Anniversary event

The university community and educational stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, viewing it as a vital step towards involving the youth in the country's economic discourse. The competition not only provides financial support and career opportunities for participants but also encourages a culture of critical thinking and active citizenship among Nigerian students.

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For more information and to submit entries, interested participants can visit the official NESG website.