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2017 PositiveNaija Essay Competition Voting Proceedings

Essay Topic: How Great Is Nigeria!

Objective: Informing the world of what genuinely makes Nigeria a great country today and one to be proud of.

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*Anyone can vote | You can vote multiple times | *Poll logging method is by cookies |Voting period: 22-09-2017 – 28-09-2017 (11:59 pm) [GMT +1]

Profiles and Essays of the Top 3 Essay Contestants

              Olawale Lekan Christopher

“The Nigerian Spirit is borne out of a healthy blend of tenacity, hard work, intelligence, talent and humour.”

My Essay: How Great Is Nigeria! 2017 OLC

I am a graduate of English Language from the University of Ilorin. While I am politically non-partisan, I am nonetheless a patriot; I love and believe in Nigeria. So, as soon as I saw the title of this year essay contest (How Great is Nigeria!), I knew it was a perfect chance for me to consummate my passion for writing with my love for my country.

My hobbies are reading and writing. I believe in hard work, karma, love and God.  My greatest aspiration, as trivial as it may seem, is to be a Gentleman: well-bred, well-cultured, learned and rational.

                     Udeme Akpan

“Nigeria’s greatness is beautifully reflected from the dark shadows of the past, gently radiates through the battles of the present and shines for the hope of the future.”

My Essay: How Great Is Nigeria! 2017 UA

I possess a first degree in Petroleum Engineering from University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Rivers State. I am melancholic in temperament. I enjoy creative writing, playing lawn tennis, travelling, researching and cooking.

                    Kenneth Okpomo

“Nowhere else is the greatness of Nigeria more pronounced and accentuated than in human capital.”

My Essay: How Great Is Nigeria! 2017 KO

I am a graduate of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) with a degree in Sociology & Anthropology. I am currently enrolled for the M.Sc program in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at the National Open University of Nigeria. My research interests are in the areas of democracy and good governance, rural and urban development, poverty alleviation and economic empowerment, race and ethnic relations, among others. I have an immutable faith in the Nigeria and in her potentials and as a patriot, I will continue to project Nigerian values and cultures in positive light both at home and abroad.

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Recommendations:

1. Nigerians should be more observant towards the progress, development and excellence made in/by the country and fellow citizens.
2. The right conditions for the vivid manifestations of these achievements and subsequent potentials are needed.
3. Existing implementation frameworks should be critically reviewed with an indigenous approach.
4. Strategic planning and an effective monitoring system with a focus on sustainability.
5. Better coordination among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter July 2017

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*It is important to mention that most achievements by Nigeria/Nigerians achieved abroad should not be relegated as being ‘superior’ or achieved out of a ‘privileged comfortable environment’ as most of these achievements are usually first in recognition of what has been done or attained within Nigeria and as such requiring an international/global export.

Recommendations:

1. The right conditions for the vivid manifestations of these achievements and subsequent potentials are needed.
2. Existing implementation frameworks should be critically reviewed with an indigenous approach.
3. Strategic planning and an effective monitoring system with a focus on sustainability.
4. Better coordination among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter June 2017

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*It is important to mention that most achievements by Nigeria/Nigerians achieved abroad should not be relegated as being ‘superior’ or achieved out of a ‘privileged comfortable environment’ as most of these achievements are usually first in recognition of what has been done or attained within Nigeria and as such requiring an international/global export.

Recommendations:

1. The right conditions for the vivid manifestations of these achievements and subsequent potentials are needed.
2. Existing implementation frameworks should be critically reviewed with an indigenous approach.
3. Strategic planning and an effective monitoring system with a focus on sustainability.
4. Better coordination among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

2017 POSITIVENAIJA ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION

The 2017 PositiveNaija Annual Essay Competition aims to encourage Nigerian patriotism, nation building as well as a platform for excellence!

Title of Essay: HOW GREAT IS NIGERIA!

Objective: Inform the world through your essay, what genuinely makes Nigeria a great country today, which every Nigerian and Non-Nigerians should be proud of.

Eligibility

• Essay submissions are free – at no cost to the participants
• Open to all nationalities
• PositiveNaija Team and the Advisory Judges are not eligible

Continue reading Call for Entries: 2017 PositiveNaija Annual Essay Competition

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter May 2017

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In May [2017] we reviewed and improved certain features about our work since January 2017 including better categorisations of all posts, branding as well as better communication of results.

Notably, in terms of communication of results, we sought out to deduce where by  geographic locations (within Nigeria or abroad), the positive/success news/updates recorded are being achieved. In other words, our aim is to be able to tell by the results, how conducive the environments are to what Nigeria/Nigerians are achieving. To do this, we determined the locations on the basis of where exactly the achievement, progress, success, etc. was done or achieved as well as will be done or achieved and not based on where an award/recognition was or is presented.

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter April 2017

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