An essay and creative content competition giving the young people of Plateau State a platform to share their ideas for tomorrow.
The voices of young people are seldom heard in the conversations about Plateau. However, the young people in our schools should not only be beneficiaries of today's society, because they are the future leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives and community builders who will shape the Plateau of tomorrow. Giving them an avenue to express their ideas and visions can help cultivate confidence, critical thinking, patriotism, creativity and a sense of responsibility towards their communities.
This competition provides a platform for students in secondary and tertiary institutions, and youths between the ages of 18 and 35 with no professional experience, across Plateau State to express themselves through the following mediums.
Secondary and tertiary students share their ideas through essays.
Youths between the ages of 18 and 35 express their ideas through creative content.
All categories are split into male and female categories.
| Position | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| 2nd | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| 3rd | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| Position | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| 2nd | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| 3rd | Laptop + Medal + Certificate | Laptop + Medal + Certificate |
| Position | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₦1,000,000 + Certificate | ₦1,000,000 + Certificate |
| 2nd | ₦700,000 + Certificate | ₦700,000 + Certificate |
| 3rd | ₦500,000 + Certificate | ₦500,000 + Certificate |
| Position | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₦1,500,000 + Certificate | ₦1,500,000 + Certificate |
| 2nd | ₦1,000,000 + Certificate | ₦1,000,000 + Certificate |
| 3rd | ₦500,000 + Certificate | ₦500,000 + Certificate |
Schools are to submit their best male and female essays to the area office: two essays for junior and two for senior, a total of four essays per school. At the secondary level, participants can only apply through their schools.
Students can submit their essays online through the link below.
Submit Your EssayEligible youths can submit their content online through the official link for the competition below. After submission, share your content on your choice of social media handle and tag @insideplateau. The higher the engagement with your content, the greater your chances of winning.
Submit Your Content| Criterion | Weight (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance to the Theme | 25 | Does the essay engage meaningfully with the competition theme? |
| Originality and Creativity | 20 | Fresh perspective, personal voice. |
| Structure and Presentation | 20 | Clear introduction, main body and conclusion. |
| Language and Grammar | 20 | Command of English, clarity of expression. |
| Overall Impact | 15 | Memorability, persuasiveness. |
| Total | 100 |
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance to the Theme | 25 | Does the video engage meaningfully with the competition theme? |
| Originality and Creativity | 20 | Concept and storytelling style. |
| Production and Quality | 15 | Filming, editing, visual and audio clarity. |
| Delivery and Presentation | 15 | Confidence, articulation and pacing. |
| Overall Impact | 10 | Memorability and persuasiveness. |
| Social media engagement | 15 | Views, likes and reshares. |
| Total | 100 |
The grand finale of this competition is scheduled to hold on 11th December 2026. See below for the detailed breakdown.
No. All entries for secondary schools are submitted through the schools.
Yes, 100% free.
No. Submissions are only accepted through the provided links.
Winners will be announced at the award ceremony.
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