Adebiyi Habib Foundation Essay/Debate Competition 2025
The Adebiyi Habib Foundation has launched the second edition of its Essay/Debate Competition for secondary school students in Ogun State. The contest, held in partnership with the state Ministry of Education, offers cash awards and the unique chance for the top winner to serve as a one-day commissioner. Read below for details on topics, prizes, and how to apply.
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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