SystemSpecs has announced the winners of its sixth Children’s Day Essay Competition. The competition showcases the innovative ideas and patriotism of young students from all over Nigeria. The winners were announced during an online event on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Held every year on Children’s Day, CDEC aims to inspire and encourage children across Nigeria to dream big and become future leaders. The competition rewards hard work and promotes innovation among young Nigerians.
This year’s winners are Adeomi Adesewa Penelope from Abesan Comprehensive Junior College, Lagos, who won the junior category, and Okeke Chukwudumebi Daniel from Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, who topped the senior category. Each will receive N1 million, a laptop, a one-year internet subscription, and other gifts at the award ceremony in June 2025.
The Award Ceremony will be held in a hybrid format to ensure broad participation and accessibility. The official date will be announced shortly, and all stakeholders, partners, and well-wishers are invited to join the celebration virtually from anywhere in the world.
This year’s competition, themed “How I Will Use Technology to Mobilise My Peers for a Greater Nigeria,” saw an impressive 33% increase in submissions compared to the previous year, which was 24%. Over 4,700 entries were received from children aged 9 to 16, spanning both public and private schools across all six geopolitical zones. The essays were bold, imaginative, and anchored in a desire to see Nigeria thrive through innovation.
In the junior category, Agboola Caleb of Baylen Homeschools, Ogun State, and Yusuf Ridwanullahi Adeleke of Immaculate Heart Senior Comprehensive High School, Lagos State, secured the second and third positions, respectively. They each received ₦750,000 and ₦500,000 in cash prizes, along with laptops, one-year data subscriptions, and other gift items.
