Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko’s Law Students Society (LSS AAUA) is pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the much anticipated LSS Essay Competition. This program, which focuses on important issues affecting Nigeria today, was organized by the Office of the Librarian of LSS AAUA with the intention of encouraging academic dialogue and critical thinking among law students.
Increasing Voices via Academic Conversation
This year’s challenge invites competitors to investigate novel solutions as it explores the ongoing problem of generational corruption in Nigeria. The competition’s subject, “Blessed Yet Impoverished: How can Nigeria solve its generational corruption issues?” attempts to find new angles and workable solutions to the corruption that has hampered the country’s progress for many years.
Competition Specifics
- Topic: Blessed Yet Poor: How Can Nigeria Address Its Problems With Generational Corruption?
- Word Count: Submissions must consist of 1000–1500 words.
- Structure Conditions: For readability and a polished appearance, submissions should be in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Eligibility: In order to promote a feeling of community and intellectual development within the organization, this opportunity is only open to members of the Law Students’ Society (AAUA).
Awards to Encourage Competition
The LSS Essay Competition provides an opportunity for critical thinking as well as tempting prizes for the best entries:
- First Place: N20,000
- Second Place: N15,000
- Second Place: N15,000
These awards encourage students to express their opinions and contribute to the important conversation about corruption in Nigeria.
Guidelines for Submission
Essays must be sent electronically to arafarmuhammed03@gmail.com, following the format and word count requirements.
- Deadline for Submissions: All essays must be submitted by April 4, 2024, ensuring participants have ample time to research, draft, and refine their submissions.
In Summary
An important first step in getting young legal minds talking about Nigeria’s socioeconomic problems—especially generational corruption—is the LSS Essay Competition. Through offering a platform for communication, discussion, and creative ideation, LSS AAUA enables its members to participate in the national conversation and maybe impact the future course of ethical standards and governance in Nigeria.
Take advantage of this chance to demonstrate your creative thinking, analytical abilities, and enthusiasm for social change. Make your voice known so that you may perhaps lead to ground-breaking fixes for one of Nigeria’s most persistent issues. Your writing could serve as the catalyst for a larger discussion on how to eradicate corruption for the benefit of future generations.
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