NERC Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Secondary School Students

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Nigeria · Online 2026

Information

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hosts an annual essay competition for Nigerian secondary school students to discuss energy challenges in the country. The 2026 topic focuses on the role of renewable energy in improving Nigeria's electricity supply. Entries are evaluated based on quality, originality, clarity, and relevance to the topic.

Benefits

Cash prizes for the top 3 winners plus recognition for winning students, teachers, and schools; consolation prizes for 10 runners-up.

Eligibility

Applicants must be students in Senior Secondary School Year Two (SS2) and enrolled in either public or private secondary schools across Nigeria.

Application

Submit an approximately 1,000-word essay addressing the given topic by email to the specified address within the submission window.

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