SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition 2025

SystemSpecs invites Nigerian children to enter the 2025 Children’s Day Essay Contest.

This yearly contest helps children share ideas that use tech to solve real problems.

The theme for this year is How I Would Use Technology to Mobilise My Peers for a Greater Nigeria.

Children aged 9 to 16 can take part by writing a fresh idea or improving an old one.

The aim is to show how digital tools can help friends work together to make things better.

The plan should be clear and easy to follow.

The idea must work and bring change that others can feel.

Entries must be from the child’s own thinking, with no copied work allowed.

Only one entry is allowed for each child.

Each entry must be approved by a parent, guardian or school head.

Mark the Dates

• Portal Opens – 10:00 am, 7 February 2025
• Portal Closes – 11:59 pm, 11 April 2025
• Winners Named – Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Know the Age Groups

• Junior (ages 9–12) – Up to 1,000 words
• Senior (ages 13–16) – Up to 1,500 words

Follow What Judges Want

• Tech Focus – Shows how tech will help others
• New Ideas – Brings a fresh or bold plan
• Can Work – The idea can be done in real life
• Clear Writing – Easy to read and understand

Win These Prizes

• Up to ₦1,000,000
• Laptop
• One-year data
• Other rewards

How to Enter

Use the SystemSpecs Essay Submission Page (https://zfrmz.com/lP46m1fa0lhmi39NvTSs) to send your entry.

See Past Winners

Watch Gershom’s video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/r366cKd-0eM) to learn how this contest helped him grow.

Need Help?

Visit the official 2025 SystemSpecs Essay Competition page (https://systemspecs.com.ng/2025-essay-competition/) or send an email to participate@systemspecs.com.ng.

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