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1 OMATEK LAPTOP, DESKTOP COMPUTER, DVD PLAYER AND CASH PRIZES GRABBED IN THE AFRIGROWTH NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION “As a teacher I have longed to have a computer in order to be able to teach my students effectively, I prayed to God and now he has answered my prayers”- Alebiosu Olukayode – First prize winner of the AfriGrowth Essay Competition. The launch of the AfriGrowth National Essay Competition on the 14th of June 2007 with the support of Omatek Computers, Ganiyat International and Havilla Group UK saw 122 entries from young people between the ages of 18-25 from different states of the federation writing their way to win the three grand prizes of one Omatek Laptop, Desktop Computer, DVD Player and Cash prizes of N50,000, N35,000 and N15,000 going to the First, Second and Third winners respectively. Welcoming guests to the award presentation ceremony held at the World Bank conference room in Abuja, Mrs. Dayo Keshi AfriGrowth Foundations’ President organizers of the National Essay contest explained that the purpose of the contest was to “engage youths in the mentoring process by sharing their experiences and by identifying who their role models are in the Nigerian society. Furthermore, their input will also assist AfriGrowth in improving on its Youth Mentoring program”. Speaking in behalf of the selection committee, Mr. Ajibola noted “getting the three finalists was a heinous task as all the entries were stimulating, refreshing and of high quality however in competitions such as this a winner must and has emerged”. In their words of wisdom to Alebiosu Kayode, Owolana Oluwatobi Victoria and Ohizu Julian Chinwendu, first, second and third prize winners of the National Essay competition, Ambassador Joe Keshi, a permanent secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat stated that “those whom you have identified as your role models got to the stage they are now due to hard work, I am sure that your essays were adjudged the best due to your hard work, discipline, knowledge, confidence and personal ability”. Adding his voice of wisdom, Dr. Chudi Okafor of the World Bank opined “commitment, perseverance and hard work will make youths to be who they want to be in life, there is the need to re-orientate the Youths to make positive changes in the Society, I encourage young people to continue to read and expand their scope and horizon”. Prizes awarded to the three finalists are as follows: Alebiosu Olukayode grand prize of Laptop and fifty thousand naira cash (#50,000), Owolana Oluwatobi Victoria Desktop computer and thirty five thousand naira cash (#35,000), Ohizu Julian Chinwendu DVD player and fifteen thousand naira cash (#15,000). In their separate remarks, the winners expressed their gratitude to AfriGrowth Foundation for organizing the contest and to Omatek Computers for donating the Laptop, Desktop and DVD player. Back to Top |
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