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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.

At Corona Schools, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing excellence in education, and we invite you to be part of this incredible journey.

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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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UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its…

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries.

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.

Also, winners of the 12 best essays will go home with brand new Laptops and other educational tools to help them with their studies and other tertiary research work.

The Foundation noted that the essay topic for this year is “Will Artificial Intelligence(AI)take over Human Intelligence? what should students do to ensure AI doesn’t override but enhance their ability to learn through research?”.

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It said students are expected to properly research, write, scan and upload their handwritten essays to its digital portal on or before October 20.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Foundation, Mrs. Bola Atta, said that with the digital submission portal, more students in senior secondary schools across the country now have the opportunity to scan and send in their entries and compete to win any of the educational grants for study at any university of their choice on the African continent.

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• 2023 National Essay Competition

THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION

Since 1883, we have delivered The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, the world's oldest international schools' writing competition. Today, we work to expand its reach, providing life-changing opportunities for young people around the world.

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The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is now live!

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'Our Common Wealth' and make sure to enter by 15 May 2024!

140 years of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. 

ABOUT THE COMPETITION 

An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues and have their hard work and achievement celebrated internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Competition. Before contacting us please read these.

MEET THE WINNERS 

In 2023 we were delighted to receive a record-breaking 34,924 entries, with winners from India and Malaysia. Read their winning pieces as well as those from previous years.

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Terms and Conditions for entrants to The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Please ensure you have thoroughly read them before submitting your entry.

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Welcome To PENGASSAN

Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria

WE ARE PENGASSAN

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

We Are PENGASSAN

The union makes us strong.

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. 

We are currently affiliated to the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUCN) and Industri-All Global Union. The Industri-All Global Union is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Moscow City Election – 2023

• Introduction to the Candidates
• GUIDE: How to Register to Vote and Vote

This year in the City of Moscow, three City Council seats and school board seats for Zones 1, 3, and 4, are up for election. For the city council race, the winners will be whichever candidates receive the top three sets of votes , while the school board trustees will be decided based on who gets the most votes in their respective districts.

School board

School Board Zone 1: Cody Barr (REP), Jim Frenzel (DEM) School Board Zone 3: Gay Lynn Clyde (REP), Dulce Kersting-Lark (DEM) School Board Zone 4: Jim Gray (REP), Dawna Fazio (DEM)

City Council Candidates:

Get to know the candidates through our Candidate Candids interview series ! These long-form conversations cover more than mere talking points.

Nathan Tupper

Evan Holmes:

Bryce Blankenship

Joe Campbell

Sandra Kelly

While Sandra was unable to conduct an interview with us, you can find more information about her platform and campaign here: https://www.facebook.com/kellyformoscow

Voter Registration Info

Early voting starts Oct 25th, and runs through November 3rd. During this period, citizens can go to the Latah County Courthouse between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and vote. Otherwise, election day is on November 7th, at which time citizens will need to go to their respective precincts to vote ( Precinct Map ), based on their residential address.

If your permanent residence is here in Moscow, Latah County, Idaho:

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To register to vote online (voteidaho.gov) or at the Latah County clerk’s office or at the polls, you must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age, a resident of Idaho and your county for 30 days prior to the election. To prove this, you must provide:

• Idaho-issued identification card or Idaho driver’s license or current US passport
• One approved proof of residence document

Any of the above photo identification with correct residence address:

• Lease or rental agreement
• Utility bill (excluding cellular telephone bill)
• Bank or credit card statement
• Paystub, paycheck, government-issued check
• For students: Enrollment papers from current school year. 

Identification

Do you have an Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license)?

Yes, I have an Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license). 

Is your address current on it?

If not please update your address online at dmvonline.itd.idaho.gov/   Or in person at Latah County DMV, 1313 S. Blaine Street, Moscow, ID 83843. (No need to pay the $20 new-card fee. The address will be corrected in the state’s system.) 

No, I do not have an Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license) . 

Follow the Idaho DMV rules for a driver’s license. Or apply for an Idaho photo identification card:

Bring 1 or 2 (2 will allow you to get a Star Card for travel purposes) of these original documents proving residency that are less than a year old in your current name with current address to the DMV:

• Lease, rental agreement, mortgage, or deed
• Account statement from one or two different utilities (no ¾ page or cell phone bills)
• Account statement from a bank or financial institution
• Medical or insurance provider statement, invoice, or explanation of benefits
• Pay stub or employment verification (it must list your legal name.)
• Idaho school enrollment records with current address (college IDs are not accepted)
• Residency affidavit signed by an adult over age 18
• Vehicle, homeowner’s, or renter’s liability information.
• And bring your birth certificate and social security card .

Have you been recently married and need to update your name on your Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license)?

First, change your name on your social security card by taking to Lewiston Social Security Office:

• Maiden name social security card
• Marriage certificate (not the gold-seal version, but the certified copy)
• Must have State File Number, Groom, Bride, and Family ( maiden ) Name completed
• Birth certificate (recorded copy, not the keepsake copy)
• Maiden name state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license).

Then, change your name on your Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license) at the Latah County DMV, 1313 S. Blaine Street, Moscow, ID 83843.

I was recently married, but I do not have ANY valid photo identification card

• Follow the Idaho DMV rules for a driver’s license. 

Or apply for an Idaho state-issued photo identification card (see steps above). Wait for the plastic one to arrive in the mail. 

2. Change your name on your social security card by taking to Lewiston:

• New Idaho state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license).

3.  Wait 24-48 hours. Then return to DMV in person for your state-issued photo identification card (or driver’s license).

There is a new, free Idaho voting identification card option for people who do not drive. This program began in July 2023, so there is not much information available on it. 

The signed affidavit is only to be used if the properly registered voter comes to the polls without a picture identification, and his verbally given address matches the roster. If the addresses do not match, the person must re-register to vote (must go and get the photo identification and proof of address).

As a student , where should I register to vote?

From the Idaho Secretary of State’s website :

“College students must establish, as with all other voter registration applicants, that the locale within which they seek to register and vote is their domicile i.e. that they are living in the college community with the intention of abandoning their former domicile and with the intention of remaining permanently, or for an indefinite length of time, in the new location. Some of the factors which may be relevant in determining whether domicile has been established for voting purposes by a student as well as any other applicant, are as follows:

• Has the applicant registered to vote elsewhere?
• Where does the applicant maintain his checking and saving accounts, if any?
• Where does the applicant pay taxes, and what address did he list as his residence on his last income tax return?
• What is the residence listed on the applicant’s driver’s license?
• If the applicant owns an automobile, where is it registered?
• Does the applicant live year round at his claimed domicile, or does he divide it elsewhere? If it is divided, how much time is spent elsewhere and for what reason?

As a student, you should not be registering and voting in your college locale simply because you failed to register and vote at your true domicile. Registering to vote is a serious matter which should only be done after proper reflection. It should be noted that there is no federal right to vote anywhere in the United States for the office of President. State laws control registration and voting and State residency requirements must be met.”

“We need and want all students to vote at their legal domicile.”

If your permanent residence is in another state, contact your home state’s election division to register and vote (absentee?) there.

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