Adebiyi Habib Foundation Essay/Debate Competition 2025

The Adebiyi Habib Foundation, working hand in hand with the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has announced the second edition of its Essay/Debate Competition. This year's contest is open to senior secondary school students across Ogun State, from SS1 to SS3. For many, it is more than a writing exercise, it is a door into recognition, learning and a rare chance to sit in the commissioner's chair, even if for just one day.

The competition is designed to revive interest in reading, give students confidence in self-expression and push them into healthy rivalry with their peers. The aim is clear: raise a generation that values words, ideas and their own voice.

Essay Topic

Students are expected to write on the theme:

"The Role of AI & Other Emerging Technology in Enhancing Healthcare Delivery in Ogun State"

Essays must be typed, saved in PDF format and kept between 750 and 1000 words.

Prizes For The AHF Essay/Debate Competition

The rewards are not only financial but also symbolic and they stretch beyond the student to their school as well.

• First Prize – Student: ₦150,000, a brand new desktop computer and recognition as Ogun State One-Day Commissioner for Education.
• First Runner-Up – Student: ₦100,000 and a new colour printer.
• Second Runner-Up – Student: ₦70,000 and a new colour printer.

Eligibility And Selection Rules

To be part of the contest, applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian senior secondary school student (SS1–SS3) in Ogun State, whether in public or private school.
• Attach a scanned copy of a valid school ID card and a passport photo.
• Submit a typed essay in MS Word, converted to PDF before uploading.
• Stick to a single entry, as multiple submissions lead to disqualification.

Deadline For Submission

Entries close on 30 September 2025 at 11:59 PM. After that, the portal will shut down and late essays will not be accepted.

How To Apply

• Submit online through the official competition link.
• Or send your essay by email to: adebiyihabibfoundation@gmail.com.

Final Note

For students in Ogun State, this competition is more than a chance at money or gadgets. It is an open stage to speak up, write boldly and maybe even sit for a day in the shoes of a leader. The Adebiyi Habib Foundation has set the table, now it is up to the students to bring their best words forward.

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