By Henry Uche
Heirs Life Assurance announces the commencement of the second edition of its nationwide essay competition, Heirs Life Essay Championship, for junior secondary students across Nigeria, following the widespread success of the inaugural edition.
A statement delivered by the Communications Manager, Timilehin Adebiyi, affirms that entries for this year’s edition will open Friday, May 26. Moreover, 2023 winner will receive N2million scholarship, while the winner’s school will receive N500,000 worth of educational materials among other consolation prizes.
According to the statement, students are expected to write and submit a 500-word essay on the topic, “My Dream Career”. Entries close on Monday, June 26.
Commenting, the Chief Marketing Officer of the insurer, Ifesinachi Okpagu said, “The first edition of the championship was a resounding success as students across the country responded positively to the essay promptly. The quality of essays received were remarkable, and we were humbled by the dreams and aspirations of our young ones.
“With the relaunch of this second edition, Heirs Life reiterates its commitment to improving lives, especially families, and by extension, children across the country.”
Launched in 2022, Heirs Life Essay Championship was created to support Nigerian students with effective writing skills while fostering a communal bond across educational institutions in the country. The inaugural edition attracted thousands of entries across 27 states, with 12–year–old, Ugbomyke Princewill Ebubechukwu and his school, Gateway Schools, Enugu, receiving the grand prize. Applications are to be submitted via www.heirslifeassurance.com/essay.