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3 winners get a prize of115 000₦,75 000₦and38 000₦respectively
to invest in their studies and professional growth.
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Winners will have a chance to visitLegit.ngoffice
meet our team and hold a conversation with Legit.ng's Managing Director, Goke Olaegbe.
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The most original and interesting essays will be published atLegit.ng.
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Legit.ng gives young people like you a unique chance to tell their own stories of the Nigerian Independence.Big Naija Independence contestby Legit.ng is aimed at spotting young talented students passionate about journalism. It is a great opportunity for you to get your story heard!
1
3 winners get a prize of115 000₦,75 000₦and38 000₦respectively
to invest in their studies and professional growth.
2
Winners will have a chance to visitLegit.ngoffice
meet our team and hold a conversation with Legit.ng's Managing Director, Goke Olaegbe.
3
The most original and interesting essays will be published atLegit.ng.
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Legit.ng gives young people like you a unique chance to tell their own stories of the Nigerian Independence.Big Naija Independence contestby Legit.ng is aimed at spotting young talented students passionate about journalism. It is a great opportunity for you to get your story heard!
THERE ARE THREE ESSAY CATEGORIES:
A true story on how you personally help your country to grow. It can be on your education, achievements or any other deeds that, in your opinion, help to improve the lives of Nigerian citizens, the atmosphere in your community or country in general. Please, show how your report improves the wider situation, not just your own experiences.
Your personal contribution
№1. Big Naija Independence:
Lessons learned since 1960
№2. Big Naija Independence:
An article on an event that had a major impact in the social, economic, cultural or any other important spheres in Nigerian society. You can consider both positive and negative aspects of it, but make sure it is related to present times. Try using a retrospective approach for showing how it can help in perspective.
Role of women
№3. Big Naija Independence:
As the role of women has been underestimated for quite long, it is time to uncover how women helped to build independence in Nigeria during these 60 years. Give an example of women's achievements and their unique influence on Big Naija Independence.
Please note that:
Remember we are looking for powerful stories and ideas related to the Nigerian Independence.They must be true.
Wow!
We have received over 650 amazing applications! Thank you for sharing your stories of Nigeria Independence.We will announce the winner on the 1-3 of December.
WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
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