SystemSpecs has announced the opening of the submission portal for the 2024 edition of its annual essay competition.
Group Head, Corporate Services, Mrs Bukola Adeboye, said, “We are delighted to announce that the 2024 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition is open to entries from young writers aged nine to 16, who are Nigerians and attend primary or secondary school in Nigeria.”
Founded in 2020, the competition empowers young Nigerian students to express their creative minds in solving national issues using technology and to show them that their views matter in ensuring positive change.
A statement by Adeboye said the fifth edition of the competition would explore digital safety, titled, ‘Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.’ to encourage participants to find practical solutions for ensuring children’s safety in the digital world.
Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Limited, Mr DeRemi Atanda, “Although children and teens may be digital natives, there is a lot for them to learn about engaging with the internet safely. As business leaders and more importantly as parents, we understand and care about children’s online participation.
“Engaging with the ways they use the internet is key to improving their cyber experience at school, home, and other places.”
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