The EFCC invites students from secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria to participate in the second edition of its essay competition. This competition encourages students to think critically and propose innovative solutions to social and environmental issues through technology.

The competition targets both secondary and tertiary institution students, offering a total cash prize of N1.4 million for the best essay entries.

Benefits of EFCC Essay Competition

Tertiary Category:

Winner: N800,000

First Runner-Up: N500,000

Second Runner-Up: N300,000

Secondary Category:

Winner: N700,000

First Runner-Up: N400,000

Second Runner-Up: N300,000

Requirements for EFCC Essay Competition

Be Nigerian citizens.

Be enrolled in a secondary or tertiary institution in Nigeria.

Tertiary Category: Submit an essay of about 1,500 words on how digital skills can be used to promote transparency in governance, focusing on originality and logical presentation.

Secondary Category: Submit an essay of about 1,000 words on alternatives to cybercrimes, assessing the clarity and feasibility of suggested solutions.

Note:

AI-assisted entries will be disqualified.

Children and wards of EFCC personnel are not eligible to participate.

Application Deadline

September 9, 2024

How to Apply

Submission Requirements

Tertiary Category: Essays should be around 1,500 words.

Secondary Category: Essays should be around 1,000 words.

All submissions must be double-spaced, using Century Gothic font, size 14.

Topics for the 2024 EFCC Essay Competition

Tertiary Category Topic: “Using Technology for Social Good: How Digital Skills Can Be Leveraged to Promote Transparency in Governance.”

Secondary Category Topic: “Exploring Alternatives to Cybercrimes for Sustainable Development.”

Submission steps:

Draft and edit your essay according to the category-specific word count.

Format your essay with double spacing, Font 14 (Century Gothic).

Submit your essay via email to [email protected].

Ensure submission is made between August 8, 2024, and September 9, 2024.