Following the call for entries to the 2012 edition of UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria, 12 finalists have emerged from the nationwide entries received.
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The 12 students chosen from over 2000 entries by a panel of 3 Nigerian Professors, will be writing on another chosen topic under supervision to determine the top 3.
1.) Name: Abisoye H. Onanuga
Age: 16 years
School: Whitesands School, Lekki, Lagos State
2.) Name: Nwaezuoke C. Anastasia
Age: 14 years
School: Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos State
3.) Name: Gbe David
Age: 17 years
School: Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja FCT
4.) Name: Oluwagbenga R. Ayomide
Age: 15 years
School: Model Secondary School, Akure, Ondo State
5.) Name: Arokoruba Cheetham -West
School: University of Calabar international Secondary School, Calabar, Akwa ibom State
Age: 15 years
6.) Name: Amina A. Buhari
Age: 15 years
School: Basaura Institute of Comprehensive Education, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
7.) Name: Ugwuegbulam I. Ogbonna
Age: 15 years
School: International School, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State
8.) Name: John A. Jacob
Age: 16 years
School: ECWA Progressive Secondary School, Kabong, Jos, Plateau State
9.) Name: Onah Chidera
Age: 18 years
School: Ascension Catholic Parish, Iheakpu-Awka Centre, Enugu State
10.) Name: Muokamuche N. Chijindu
Age: 17 years
School: Community Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos State
11.)Name: Akanni S. Oluwakyode
Age: 14 years
School: King’s College, Lagos State
12.) Name: Peace Chukwu
Age: 12 years
School: University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus, Enugu State
We thank all those who participated in the competition and wish our 12 finalists the best of luck. Watch out for the grand finale and prize giving ceremony. Winners will go home with laptops and educational grants to study in African Universities.