{"id":8333,"date":"2025-09-19T08:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=8333"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:28:06","slug":"international-e-waste-day-2025-nigerian-students-invited-to-join-national-essay-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/international-e-waste-day-2025-nigerian-students-invited-to-join-national-essay-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"International E-Waste Day 2025: Nigerian Students Invited to Join National Essay Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) 2025 will take a creative turn in Nigeria as the E-Waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON), in collaboration with partner organizations, has launched a nationwide essay competition for secondary school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is part of global efforts to raise awareness about the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) and encourage young Nigerians to lead the conversation on environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the IEWD Essay Competition is About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IEWD 2025 Essay Competition is open to both junior and senior secondary school students across Nigeria. It goes beyond writing\u2014it challenges participants to think critically about the dangers of e-waste and how society can better manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers want essays that reflect originality, creativity, and a student\u2019s personal understanding of the e-waste problem, not copied words. The competition provides a platform for young voices to be heard while contributing fresh ideas on protecting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essay Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure fairness, every participant must follow these simple guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Essays must be written in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission:<\/strong> Only one entry per student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Word Limit:<\/strong> Maximum of 750 words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This test is as much about discipline as it is about creativity\u2014students must make every word count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prizes to Be Won<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of the IEWD Essay Competition 2025 will receive prizes designed to support their education and inspire learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Prize:<\/strong> A cash award plus a school support grant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second Prize:<\/strong> Tablet devices to aid study and research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third Prize:<\/strong> Books and other valuable educational resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These prizes are not just rewards; they are tools to help students continue their academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadline and How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must submit their entries <strong>on or before September 30, 2025<\/strong>. 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