NCDMB 2025 Essay Competition: Win ₦1 Million, Laptops, and National Recognition
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has officially announced the 8th edition of its Annual Essay Competition for undergraduates in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. More than just a writing contest, this platform gives young Nigerians the opportunity to shape national conversations while also competing for life-changing prizes.
The Theme That Matters
This year’s topic carries both relevance and weight:
“Sustaining Local Content Policies in the Transforming Oil and Gas Industry.”
The subject reflects the ongoing shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and challenges students to provide fresh perspectives on how local content can be sustained in a changing global energy landscape.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility is clearly defined:
- Open to only 100 and 200 level students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
- Applicants must provide valid proof of studentship (admission letter or a signed letter from HOD).
- Essays must be original, unpublished, and written solely for this competition.
- Only one entry per student is allowed. Group submissions are not permitted.
Prizes to Be Won
The NCDMB is offering an impressive reward package:
- ???? 1st Prize: ₦1,000,000, a brand-new laptop, and publication in Local Content Digest.
- ???? 2nd Prize: ₦700,000 and a laptop.
- ???? 3rd Prize: ₦500,000 and a laptop.
- ????️ 4th–10th Places: Each finalist will receive a brand-new laptop.
- ???? All winners will also get certificates, with special recognition for outstanding essays.
How to Submit Your Entry
The submission portal opens on 1st August 2025 and closes on 31st August 2025. Entries must be submitted via the official NCDMB essay registration page.
Important guidelines include:
- Word limit: 1,500 words maximum.
- Submission: Online only (no emails or hard copies).
- Do not include personal contact details in the essay.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
Judging Criteria
Essays will be assessed based on:
- Clarity of writing (grammar, spelling, and flow).
- Originality and creativity of thought.
- Depth of understanding of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
- Relevance to the chosen topic.
- Full compliance with contest rules.
Award Ceremony
The winners will be officially announced on 26th September 2025 at the NCDMB Headquarters, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The event will feature prize presentations and nationwide recognition for the brightest young writers.
Final Note
For Nigerian undergraduates, this is more than an essay competition. It’s a chance to prove that their voices and ideas matter in shaping the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Beyond the cash prizes and laptops, it offers national recognition, career exposure, and an opportunity to leave a mark.
If you’re eligible, don’t sleep on this—your pen could be worth a million.
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