Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) 2025 World Maritime Day Essay Competition

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a Federal Government Agency that governs and operates the Ports in Nigeria. The major Ports include: Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port Complex, both in Lagos State. The Calabar Port Complex in Cross River State. The Delta Ports in Warri, Delta State and the Rivers Port Complex and Onne Port Complex, both in Rivers State.

Our operations are carried out under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy. We also operate in collaboration with other Government Agencies. The Head Office of the Nigerian Ports Authority is located at 26/28 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.

Entries are invited for:

Title: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) 2025 World Maritime Day Essay Competition

Location: Nigeria

Description

• The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is pleased to announce the organisation of an Essay Competition as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 World Maritime Day with the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”
• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its Member States, as a platform to reflect on global maritime issues, challenges, and opportunities while charting pathways for a safer and more sustainable maritime sector, celebrate World Maritime Day annually.

Topic Of The Essay Competition

• ”Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” – in line with the theme of the 2025 World Maritime Day.

Guidelines:

• The essay must focus on the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”
• The competition is open exclusively to Secondary School Students.
• Participants must attach proof of studentship when submitting their essay.
• Essays must be written in the English Language only.
• Word count: minimum 250 words, maximum 500 words.
• Essays must be typed in Microsoft Word, 12pt font size.
• Only shortlisted participants will be contacted.
• Each entry must include a cover page with the student’s name, age, class, school, and contact details (GSM number and email address).
• Relevant images, data, or quotations may be used to support arguments (with proper acknowledgement).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their completed entries to: csrad4publicalfours@gmail.com 

Prizes & Awards
1st:

• Education Grant plus a laptop and plaque:
• Publication of the winning essay in the NPA Today Journal and the NPA website.

2nd: Education Grant plus a laptop and plaque.
3rd: Laptop and plaque.

Period of the Competition
Monday, 22nd - 24th, September, 2025
Deadline: Latest 12 noon Wednesday 24th September, 2025.
Note: Essays submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Presentation of Prizes & Awards:

• Winners will be notified after the deadline.
• Prizes and Awards will be presented on the day of the Event.