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(pengassan), national essay competition 2023, about the competition.

The PENGASSAN National Essay Competition is a stimulating, encouraging and social responsibility initiative of PENGASSAN to drive the development of creative writing amongst secondary school students. It is billed to generate interest in writing amongst secondary school students at a time when many are being dissuaded from academic and writing proficiency. It is a strategic initiative to drive creativity, deep reflective and critical thought, and increase in the ability to leverage yet unexplored areas of our day-to-day life.

IMPORTANT DATES

Winners will be announced here, the successful participants of the 3rd stage of the competition will be announced on october 6 th,  2023 and  presented their prizes on the 11th october, 2023 at the pengassan energy and labour summit dinner taking place at congress hall, transcorp hilton hotel abuja, finalists emerge in the two categories (js1 & ss1).

After a diligent marking session by our team of experienced professionals, we have shortlisted the students below as the finalist in both categories for the 2023 PENGASSAN Essay Competition

Essay Topics

The competition’s essay topics by category

(Category 1)

“The role of Gas Utilization in Creating a Greener Nigeria”

Preamble: Write an essay discussing how the use of natural gas can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future in Nigeria. Explain the benefits of using natural gas for energy generation and its impact on reducing air pollution. Provide examples of how gas utilization can help in everyday life and make Nigeria a cleaner place to live. 

(Category 2)

“Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Petroleum Downstream Deregulation in Nigeria”.

Preamble: In recent years, Nigeria has embarked on the path of petroleum downstream deregulation to encourage competition and efficiency in the energy sector. Write an essay analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of petroleum downstream deregulation in Nigeria. Discuss the potential impacts on consumers, the economy, and the environment. Explore strategies and policies that can ensure a smooth transition towards a more sustainable and equitable energy future in light of deregulation.

Winners will be awarded prizes based on their category

FIRST PRIZE

Competition Guidelines, eligibility, and method of delivery

Eligibility and Guidelines

Both categories will be allotted different topics to write upon. Interested participants must be a JSS 1 or SSS1 by the start date of the new 2023/2024 academic session.

• No entry fee is required
• The competition is strictly for senior secondary school students in the 36 states and the FCT, in Nigeria
• All entries must be original works, in English. Each entrant may submit only one essay
• All entries are final. No revisions are accepted. Plagiarism and off-topic material will result in disqualification
• Entries should not have been previously published in professional media
• Entries must be from 400 to 800 words in length for SS1 and from 200 to 400 for JSS1
• Students are allowed to write on a piece of paper and scan to upload on the website

Participants are expected to reside in one of the 36 states or the Federal Capital of Nigeria. Thus, the essay will be open to participants from every state in each geopolitical zone.

Overseas participation is not permitted.

Selection Process

Stage 1: The first stage is the general stage where every participant for each category submits an essay based on our given topics for grading. Each participant is required to research his or her topic and write accordingly. Plagiarism is an automatic disqualification. Participants will have a total of 2 weeks in this stage. Markers will be selected from each geo political zone and the scripts will be swapped among them. After marking, a set of judges will scrutinize their scripts to ensure marking was done appropriately. After which, the best 100 essays (for each category) will be selected and successful candidates will be notified and invited for the second stage.

Markers will be selected from each geo-political zone.

Stage 2: At this stage, successful candidates will be invited to specific centres at each geo-political zone for another round of essay writing. This writing stage will be coordinated by our state coordinators. The scripts will be marked and the best 20 candidates for each category will be shortlisted for the final round of the competition. New topics will be given to the students.

Stage 3: Successful candidates will progress to the final stage where they will be invited and subjected to another round of essay writing with new essay topics. From this stage, the six (6) winners for each category will emerge and they will be invited to Abuja for the award ceremony.

Award Ceremony : The award ceremony will be held at the PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit Dinner taking place at Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja.

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Oluwateniola Okoya, a Year 10 student of Corona Secondary School Agbara Wins PENGASSAN Essay Competition, Secures N1 million Prize

At Corona Secondary School Agbara, we continue to nurture excellence, and today, we proudly announce a remarkable achievement by one of our exceptional students, Oluwateniola Okoya.

After three stages of essay competition with 932 entries across all the states of the federation, Teniola has emerged as the winner in the Senior School (SS1/Year 10) category of the prestigious Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of 

Nigeria (PENGASSAN) National Essay Competition, securing a cash prize of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira).

The PENGASSAN National Essay Competition represents a motivating and socially responsible endeavor by PENGASSAN, aimed at fostering the growth of creative writing skills among secondary school students.

This victory is the result of her tenacity and hard work coupled with the support of her teachers and parents, as well as the enabling environment Corona Schools provides. Teni successfully navigated through three stages of rigorous essay writing and a Zoom session with esteemed judges, ultimately emerging as the deserving winner.

We extend our congratulations and celebrate Teniola’s achievement. This not only reflects the exceptional qualities of our students but also the dedication of our teachers, the unwavering support of our parents, and the nurturing environment we provide at Corona Schools. We believe in empowering our students to reach new heights, and Teniola’s success is a shining example of this commitment.

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“The Association through various programs, promotes labour, supports and recommends policies that will enhance greater socio-economic benefits and welfare opportunities for every Nigerian”.

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PENGASSAN  is the acronym for  Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria . As a foremost union in the most important sector in the country’s economy, accounting for more than 90% of the country’s exports and 80% of the Federal Government’s revenue, we shoulder a huge responsibility in national development. 

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The first prize winner will receive an educational grant of N5 million to study at any African university of their choice, whilst the second and third prizes now stand at N3 million and N2.5 million educational grants for any African University.

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[Apply Now] PENGASSAN 2022 National Essay Competition for Young Nigerians

The PENGASSAN National Essay Competition is a stimulating, encouraging and social responsibility initiative of PENGASSAN to drive the development of creative writing amongst secondary school students. It is billed to generate interest in writing amongst secondary school students at a time when many are being dissuaded from academic and writing proficiency. It is a strategic initiative to drive creativity, deep reflective and critical thought, and increase in the ability to leverage yet unexplored areas of our day-to-day life.

All interested participants are required to register and submit entries on the website. Registration and submission will take place simultaneously. Registration and submission of entries must not exceed stated end date as website will cease to accept submissions afterwards. All participants will write hand-written essays and submit electronically based on the given topics.

In respect to age ranges for the 2 categories, participants are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate for verification.

Sponsor: PENGASSAN Category : Essay Competition Eligible Country : Nigerians Application Closing Date: 5 October, 2022

2022 Essay Topics

(Category 1) JS1 – Stage 1: Clean Energy for a better, greener future in Nigeria

(Category 2) SS1- Stage 1: The effects of non-functional refineries on Nigeria’s energy utilization

Eligibility

• Both categories will be allotted different topics to write upon.
• Co-authorship is not allowed.
• Interested participants must be a JSS 1 or SSS1 by the start date of the new 2022/2023 academic session.
• Age categorization: – JS 1 – must be between 10 – 12 years old – SS 1 – must be between 14 – 16 years old
• Ages below and above each age rage are not eligible to apply even while being in the respective class.
• Participants are expected to reside in one of the 36 states or the Federal Capital of Nigeria. Thus, the essay will be open to participants from every state in each geopolitical zone.

Competition Benefits

• Cash Prize up to N6,000,000 for winners

Application Process

Interested applicants are to check the official website for the proper Application procedures. Visit the official announcement page for more details. To start your application, Click the apply now button below.

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