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.
About Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud and money laundering. The EFCC was established in 2003, partially in response to pressure from the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, which named Nigeria as one of 23 countries non-cooperative in the international community's efforts to fight money laundering. The agency has its head office in Abuja, Nigeria.... continue reading
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EFCC Essay Competition
Aim and 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 Qualification
- 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, 2024How 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.
