Airtel Nigeria Commemorates International Day of Education with Nationwide Essay Contest

Funmi Ogundare

Airtel Nigeria, under its Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), recently organised an essay competition to commemorate the International Day of Education. The initiative,
designed to enhance writing skills, foster critical thinking, and encourage self-expression among students, was held at Airtel’s adopted schools across Nigeria. It showcased exceptional talent and creativity among primary school pupils, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to inspiring the next generation.
The competition opened to pupils from basic four to 6 and focused on themes such as education, technology, and community development.
After a rigorous selection process, the top participants from each school competed in the final round, guided and mentored by Airtel employees who served as judges and facilitators.
The participating schools included Oremeji Primary School II, Ajegunle, Lagos; St John’s Primary School, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State; and Iyeru-Okin Primary School, Offa, Kwara State. Others were Community Primary School, Ezinihite Mbaise, Imo State; Presbyterian Primary School, Ediba, Cross River State; Yahaya Hamza Primary School, Zaria, Kaduna State; and Government Day Primary School, Pantami, Gombe State. The final stage of the competition saw 15 top participants from each school present their essays before a panel of judges. Ultimately, a winner and runner-up were selected from each school to make a total of 14 champions nationwide. Prizes presented to the winners by Airtel included books, digital tablets, mathematical sets, and writing instruments.
Speaking on the initiative, Airtel Nigeria CEO Dinesh Balsingh explained that the essay competition was a testament to the organisation’s dedication to nurturing creativity and academic excellence among young learners.
“We aim to empower them to achieve their full potential and inspire positive change within their communities by providing a platform for these students to share their ideas,” said Balsingh.
The essay competition, he added, forms a vital part of Airtel Nigeria’s Adopt-a-School program, a flagship corporate social responsibility initiative focused on driving educational development in underserved communities.
Balsingh added, “Through this programme, Airtel is committed to creating lasting value by equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future.”

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