Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for youth empowerment and inclusive development in Oyo State. This year, OID invites ambitious students and great thinkers to participate in the Seyi makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025, focusing on innovation, sustainability, leadership, and citizen engagement.
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Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) Seyi Annual Essay Competition 2025 overview
| Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) | Details and essential information |
| Essay topics | 4 essay topics, you can pick anyone you like |
| Essay submission deadline | 11:59 PM, 15th October 2025 |
| Prize and award recognition | #1,000,000 – First Prize, #500,000 – Second Prize #250,000 – Third Prize |
| Top 50 applicants | Automatic Scholarship for Leadership Academy Training + OID Global Participation Certificate |
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| Type | Graduate, Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Essay topics
You are expected to choose just one of your choose out of the four topics below:
- Redefining the Future: The Role of Youth in Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Technological Innovation for Oyo State’s Development.
- Reimagining Agriculture in Oyo State: Holistic Approaches to Advancing Climate-Smart farming, Promoting Food Security, and driving Progress Toward the SDGs.
- From State to Nation to Globe: Catalysing a Sustainable Future through Visionary Leadership, Youth Innovation, and Civic Engagement.
- Greening the Economy: Mobilising Community Action and Clean Energy Solutions for Environmental Sustainability in Oyo State.
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Essay submission deadline
11:59 PM, 15th October 2025
Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) 2025 eligibility criteria
- Must be a resident or indigene of Oyo State.
- Must be a student of any recognised
- institution in Nigeria.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
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Submission Requirements
- File format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
- Language: English
- Word count: 1000 to 1500 words
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Attach: Full Name, Email, Contact Details, Proof of student status/residency.
Prizes and Award Recognition
- #1,000,000 – First Prize
- #500,000 – Second Prize
- #250,000 – Third Prize
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Additional benefits for the top 50 applicants
Top 50 will receive scholarship for Leadership Academy Training + OID Global Participation Certificate
Judging Criteria
- Originality, creativity and structure.
- Understanding of the topic.
- Depth of research.
- Application of real-life examples, especially those referencing ongoing or completed projects in Oyo State.
General and important notes to all applicants
All applicants are expected to complied with the standard below to avoid disqualification.
- One entry per participant
- No late submissions
- No Al-generated content/plagiarism.
NOTE: Only winners will be contacted and published on OID social media platforms & National Newspapers.
How to make your submission for the Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) Seyi Annual Essay Competition 2025
The only recognized submission email is [email protected]
You can visit the Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) at www.omituntunindiaspora.org/oid-gsm-essay-2025 to learn more.
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i will be happy to be among this essay competition that is going on..
That’s awesome. All you need is to submit your entry. Follow the application guide.
How do I apply pls
Scroll on this same page to how to apply section.
This is my chance to finally meet Governor sayi makinde with a lot of blessings. Here I come.
Hummmm😊😊😊. This is would be the first ever general opportunity I will be participating in all through my life in this state and I’m so happy I got to know about it. I believe this would increase the creativity of the young ones like me if continues. God bless the Governor 🙏🙏🙏.
We hope you have applied or planning to applied before the deadline.
I will love to participate