SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition

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Applications are now open for the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition edition 2024. Nigerian students in primary and secondary schools are invited to enter the SystemSpecs Annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), SystemSpecs Group has announced.

With a vision to remaining a software institution of reference in Africa, SystemSpecs is taking a proactive approach to inspire, equip, and develop young Nigerians with IT-based knowledge and resources that will drive transformative change in Nigeria and help shape a sustainable world.

Topic: Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.

The essay will explore the students’ awareness of the vast opportunities for value and wealth creation, while also discussing the challenges digitization can bring. Participating students will be challenged to discuss ways to keep themselves safe from digital threats.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Criteria

Submission should only be made by the School, Teacher, Parent, or Guardian. Parents/Schools are advised to preview submissions using the preview link provided so they can effect corrections immediately before submission.
Only winners from the junior category can participate if they now fall in the senior category, i.e. 13-16 years- old.
The participation is age-based. For instance, you fall into the junior category if you are between 9-12 years old and the senior category if you are between 13-16 years old. You must also be a student in Nigeria.
The essay should be submitted as a soft copy only. It should be written in Microsoft Word; Font size – 12; Font Type – Georgia, Arial, or Calibri.
Language: English
Number of entries per participant: One (more than one entry submission per participant invalidates your entry and automatically disqualifies you)
Originality of Thoughts: Entry submission must be the participant’s original thoughts. No plagiarism.
Eligibility: Children in Nigeria that are 9 years and not older than 16 years by February 20, 2024
Winners Announcement: Monday, May 27, 2024
Award Ceremony: Friday, June 9, 2024.