OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025: ₦1.75m Cash Awards

OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition

Seyi Makinde Essay Competition: ₦1.75m Cash Awards & Certificates

The Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) is pleased to welcome entries for the Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025 edition.

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The OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025 awards a sum of ₦1.75 million in cash prizes, provides global certificates of participation, and scholarship opportunities for successful participants.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure for the OID Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025 will be provided.


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OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025 Abstract

  • Scholarship Host: Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID)
  • Category: Competitions || Trainings
  • Benefits: 
    • ₦1.75m Cash Prizes
    • Global Certification
    • Scholarship Offers
    • Leadership Academy
  • Eligibility: Nigeria
  • Deadline: October 15, 2025

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Details of OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025

The deadline for applications for the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025

This year, OID invites ambitious students and great thinkers to participate in the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025, focusing on innovation, sustainability, leadership, and citizen engagement.

Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for youth empowerment and inclusive development in Oyo State. 

Benefits of OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025

For winners of the OID Seyi Makinde Essay Competition 2025, the following prizes await;

  • First Prize: ₦1,000,000
  • Second Prize: ₦500,000
  • Third Prize: ₦250,000

Outstanding top 50 participants will also receive sponsorship for Leadership Academy training and formal certificate from OID Global.

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Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition Topics

Participants in the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025 are required to select and write on ONLY ONE of the following topics;

1. Redefining the Future: The Role of Youth in Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Technological Innovation for Oyo State’s Development.

2. Reimagining Agriculture in Oyo State: Holistic Approaches to Advancing Climate-Smart Farming, Promoting Food Security, and Driving Progress Toward the SDGs.

3. From State to Nation to Globe: Catalysing a Sustainable Future through Visionary Leadership, Youth Innovation, and Civic Engagement.

4. Greening the Economy: Mobilising Community Action and Clean Energy Solutions for Environmental Sustainability in Oyo State.

Shanghai Government Scholarships Requirements

To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate Shanghai Government Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Must be a resident or indigene of Oyo State.
  • Must be a student of any recognised institution in Nigeria.
  • Must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Submission Requirements:

  • Essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx)
  • Language: English
  • Word count: 1,000 to 1,500 words (excluding references/bibliography)
  • Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Include your full name, phone number, and email address.
  • Attach valid proof of student status and residency in Oyo State
  • Participants are expected to adhere strictly to the general rules and standards.

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Judging Criteria for Omituntun in Diaspora Essay Competition

Submissions will be assessed based on:

  • Originality, creativity, and structure
  • Understanding of the topic
  • Depth of research
  • Application of real-life examples, especially those referencing ongoing or completed projects in Oyo State

Candidates are advised to answer the question as precisely and directly as possible. Any use of AI or plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.

How To Apply for OID Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025

To apply for the OID Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Write, edit, proofread, and review your essay to meet the requirements and guidelines.
  • Submit the completed essay entry to the submission email via [email protected]

Important Notes:

  • Only one essay submission is allowed per participant.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Only the winners and top 50 participants will be notified and contacted.
  • Winners’ names will be published on our social media platforms and in a national newspaper.

Submission Email: [email protected]

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: October 15th, 2025


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