Akwa Ibom World Heritage Day 2026 competition

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, working with the University of Uyo, has invited tertiary students across the state to take part in the 2026 World Heritage Day Celebration.

The theme for the event is "Akwa Ibom Heritage Alive". Students are asked to submit original work inspired by that theme; the call covers several creative formats and sets clear dates for entry, selection and winner announcement.

Who can apply

The invitation is for tertiary students across Akwa Ibom State.

Theme for the competition

This year's theme is "Akwa Ibom Heritage Alive".

That theme sits at the centre of the contest; every entry is expected to draw from it in a clear original way.

Accepted entry formats

Students can submit original work in any of these categories:

• Spoken word and monologues
• Essays and short stories
• Songs, dance and music
• Visual arts and crafts
• Other creative expressions

Prize money for winners

The organisers announced three cash prizes for the top entries:

• 1st Prize: N1,000,000
• 2nd Prize: N600,000
• 3rd Prize: N400,000

Key dates to note

The competition follows this schedule:

• 26 March 2026: Official opening
• 7 April 2026: Deadline for submissions
• 18 April 2026: Announcement of winners

Students who plan to enter will need to work within those dates; late entries are not listed in the notice.

How to submit an entry

Eligible students can send their work by email to solutions@furacollective.com.

Entries can also be posted on Facebook or Instagram by tagging the Discover Akwa Ibom page and using these hashtags:

• #IbomWorldHeritageDay
• #DiscoverAkwalbom

Rules for submissions

The notice states that all entries must be original and of high quality.

Each submission must also not exceed three minutes in duration.

The organisers added that entries will go through a verification process to confirm student eligibility and originality.

Sponsor

The event is sponsored by Karossy Travels and Tours Ltd.

Event message

The message attached to the call reads: "Tell your story. Celebrate your heritage. Show the world Akwa Ibom."

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