The introduction of an essay competition for senior secondary school students nationwide, starting in Abuja, has been announced by Nigeria’s telecom provider and youth-friendly brand, 9mobile, in honor of UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, which is observed on September 8 each year.
9mobile understand that young people are the bedrock of change, and it is imperative to support them when it comes to cultivating values that promote environmental sustainability. These values will shape their behaviour and help to change society for the better. This year’s essay competition is exclusive to Senior Secondary School students in FCT, Abuja in collaboration with the FCT Education Secretariat.
This year’s theme “How is overpopulation becoming a global pandemic to the environment?” will be focused on the environment and sustainability awareness.