Edo State Government holds creative writing contest in celebration of the Democracy day

By Samantha Allen

Published: June 8, 2022 | 11:57 AM GMT

To commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, the Edo State Government is holding a creative writing competition for private and public schools across the state.

The Edo State Ministry of Communication and Orientation, in partnership with the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, is hosting the tournament (Edo-SUBEB).

The essay competition, themed ‘Democracy and the Nigerian Child,’ aims to tap into children’ creative writing abilities in the state.

The competition is open to students in Edo’s public and private schools in the senior primary (primary four to six) and junior secondary (JSS one to three) courses.

The essay competition is set to take place across the state’s 18 local government areas on Monday, June 13, 2022, with an award ceremony to follow.

According to a statement signed by Mrs. Rose Imonike, Director of Orientation and Chairman of the contest’s organizing committee, the grand finale/awards event will take place at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City at 10:00 a.m.

Imonike advised interested schools to register the number of pupils and students attending the grand finale/awards event by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/oDnpvtFju5Rj6TRV8 or scanning the QR code.

She expressed confidence in the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government’s commitment to continuing education reforms targeted at combating learning poverty and ensuring that every Edo child is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete with their global peers.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.