National Essay Competition on Parliamentary System Extends Deadline to July 31

In addition to the deadline extension, the PSSG has announced that the National Discussion on the essay topic will take place on Monday, September 9, in Abuja. Distinguished guests and the public will deliberate on the theme of the competition during this event.

Jun 12, 2024 - 15:32

National Essay Competition on Parliamentary System Extends Deadline to July 31

The Home-Grown Parliamentary System Support Group (PSSG) has extended the submission deadline for the National Essay Competition on Parliamentary System to July 31, 2024. This decision comes in response to the overwhelming interest shown by Nigerian students worldwide.

The competition, which was initially scheduled to close on June 12, 2024, has garnered significant attention since its launch last month. The PSSG has received numerous entries through the essay portal, prompting appeals from students for an extension of the deadline.

In addition to the deadline extension, the PSSG has announced that the National Discussion on the essay topic will take place on Monday, September 9, in Abuja. Distinguished guests and the public will deliberate on the theme of the competition during this event.

Open to all Nigerian students in tertiary institutions globally, the National Essay Competition was initiated following the presentation of bills by a group of House of Representatives members seeking to transition from the current presidential system to a parliamentary system at all levels of government. The competition aims to ignite a national conversation about the future of Nigeria's governance system and raise awareness about the proposed constitutional alterations.

The PSSG reiterated its commitment to fostering robust public debates, stakeholder consultations, expert analyses, and informed decision-making processes regarding the potential implications of the proposed constitutional amendments.