WABEN Launches 2025 Essay Competition for Girls in Public Secondary Schools
The Women in Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering of Nigeria (WABEN), a division of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of its annual Essay Competition. This initiative aims to encourage young girls in public secondary schools across Nigeria to explore the role of women in agricultural development.
Theme: “Women in Agricultural Development: Opportunities and Challenges”
The competition is open exclusively to female students in the senior secondary school category, providing them with a platform to express their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges faced by women in agriculture. Participants are expected to submit essays with a maximum word limit of 1,000 words.
How to Participate
The competition consists of two stages:
1. Registration – Interested students must complete their registration by filling out a Google form available at https://tinyurl.com/waben2025 or by scanning the QR code provided in the promotional material.
2. Essay Submission – A soft copy of the essay and a scanned handwritten version must be submitted via email in PDF format. The email subject should follow this format: WabenEssay-Name of School-State.
Submissions without prior registration will not be considered.
Exciting Prizes Await!
The competition offers impressive prizes, including:
– 1st Prize: ₦250,000
– 2nd Prize: ₦150,000
– 3rd Prize: ₦100,000
– Additional consolation prizes
Important Dates to Note
Registration Period: 10th – 22nd March 2025
Essay Submission: 5th – 8th April 2025
Encouraging Young Girls to Engage in Agriculture
WABEN remains committed to empowering young girls through knowledge-sharing initiatives such as this competition. By participating, students not only stand a chance to win exciting prizes but also contribute to discussions on the critical role of women in agriculture.
For further inquiries, interested participants can contact WABEN via:
Phone: +234 803 582 9554, +234 706 504 7696
Email: waben.mails@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to receiving outstanding essays from bright young minds!
