NUPEMCO Essay Competition 2025: How Nigerian Undergraduates Can Win Big
The Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited (NUPEMCO) has officially launched its 2025 Essay Competition, giving undergraduates across Nigeria an exciting opportunity to showcase their writing skills, share their views on pensions, and win life-changing prizes.
This competition comes with a clear theme, straightforward rules, and highly rewarding prizes — making it a golden chance for students who can blend creativity with knowledge.
Who Can Participate?
The NUPEMCO Essay Competition is open to all undergraduates in accredited Nigerian universities across the six geo-political zones. Each student is allowed only one entry — no second attempts are permitted.
Essay Topic
Participants are required to write on the topic:
“Securing the Future – Why Pension Matters to Every Nigerian Worker.”
The theme is simple yet broad, encouraging real-life stories, practical insights, and factual analysis. NUPEMCO expects essays that are honest, well-structured, and thoughtfully written.
Essay Guidelines
To ensure your entry is valid, essays must follow the official formatting rules:
- Word count: 1,500 – 2,000 words
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- File format: PDF only
- Cover page details: Name, Matriculation Number, University, and Contact Information
- Important rule: No plagiarism, no AI-generated content — originality is key.
Submission Window & Deadline
- Opening date: September 22, 2025
- Closing date: September 26, 2025
- Submission email: [email protected]
- Winners announced: October 10, 2025, during NUPEMCO’s Customer Service Week celebrations.
Prizes to Be Won
NUPEMCO is offering attractive prizes to reward the best entries:
- 1st Prize: ₦500,000 + a digital tablet
- 2nd Prize: ₦350,000 + a digital tablet
- 3rd Prize: ₦200,000 + a digital tablet
Additionally, the first 50 valid entries will receive free airtime as an early-bird reward.
Quick Checklist for Success
Before submitting your essay, ensure you:
- Read and fully understand the topic
- Draft an outline to organize your ideas
- Check your word count, formatting, and cover page
- Save as PDF with a neat file name
- Proofread thoroughly before sending
- Submit within the official window — no late entries will be accepted
Why You Should Apply
Deadlines move fast — and so does opportunity. If you have a strong perspective on why pensions matter to Nigerian workers, this is your chance to share it with the world. NUPEMCO is not just rewarding winners with money and gadgets, but also offering students a platform to voice their ideas on a critical national issue.
So, write with clarity, back your points with facts, and submit before the deadline. Your words could earn you recognition — and half a million naira.
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