Apply Now: Federal Government NESG Essay Competition 2024

Federal Government NESG Essay Competition 2024

The Federal Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, is accepting applications for the 2024 NESG Essay Competition.

The NESG Essay Competition 2024 aims to engage young undergraduates who are passionate about the country’s development.

Selected participants will receive financial grants, certificates, and internship opportunities.

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NESG Essay Competition 2024 Details:

The essay competition on “Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability” invites participants to explore the interconnected dimensions of inclusive development, business dynamism, societal security, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Essays should discuss how fostering inclusive growth can drive competitiveness and stability, highlight the role of business dynamism in economic development, emphasize the importance of building a secure society, and examine how innovation and digital transformation can be ignited.

Furthermore, participants should underscore the necessity of collaboration among stakeholders to achieve sustainable and equitable progress.

Eligibility Requirements for NESG Essay Competition 2024

To be considered for the NESG Essay Competition 2024, you must note the following:

Entries must be African undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions
Entries must be written in English Language and be the original work of the writer
Only one (1) entry per participant is allowed
The maximum word count is 1,500 per words
Plagiarized and AI-generated entries will be disqualified.
Referencing should be done using the APA style
All entries should be submitted before midnight (WAT) on August 14, 2024.

Benefits of NESG Essay Competition 2024

Top 3 Finalists
- Internship/project grant
- One year priority access to NESG policy briefs, research papers and macroeconomic outlook.
- A certification of performance
Top 10 Finalists
- Access to NESG Learning Management System
Top 50 Finalists
- Virtual access to the 30th Anniversary