Amanze Chinonye
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has opened entries for the 10th edition of its National Undergraduate Essay Competition, seeking innovative ideas from students on how to strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and advance sustainable local content development, Prime Business Africa reports.
The Board announced that submissions for the competition will commence on August 15, inviting 100- and 200-level students from Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to participate.
The theme for this year’s competition, “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development,” challenges students to explore strategies for building a stronger domestic manufacturing base capable of driving economic growth, reducing import dependence and supporting Nigeria’s energy sector.
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In a statement signed by Eyinimi Omorozi, Managing Director and Project Consultant for the competition, NCDMB said the initiative is aimed at improving students’ research capabilities, encouraging critical thinking and inspiring young Nigerians to develop practical solutions that can contribute to the growth of the country’s energy industry.
The Board said the competition has evolved into a platform for nurturing innovation among young Nigerians by encouraging them to engage with national development challenges beyond the classroom.
Interested students are expected to submit their entries through the competition portal, www.ncdmbessay.ng, once the application window opens.
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The competition will conclude with an award ceremony scheduled for October 22 at the NCDMB headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where outstanding participants will be recognised for their intellectual contributions.
Over the years, the NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition has become one of the Board’s flagship educational programmes, providing young scholars with an opportunity to contribute ideas towards industrialisation, local content expansion and Nigeria’s broader economic development goals.
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