Godfrey Okoye University wins big at the Abuja City Journal National Essay Competition!

Godfrey Okoye University wins big at the Abuja City Journal National Essay Competition!

Godfrey Okoye University has emerged as the First Runner-Up in the prestigious Abuja City Journal National Essay Competition for Tertiary Institutions!

Congratulations to our star writer Ojiako Amarachi Judith, who made us proud by clinching the Second Position and winning a grand prize of ₦1.5 Million and to the entire GoUni family for also being honoured as the Institution with the Most Participation, showcasing our dedication to academic excellence and student engagement.

The First Position went to Bells University of Technology, while Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, secured the third position.

The prestigious event was hosted by Abuja City Journal, with sponsorship from the Presidential Initiative on CNG (Pi-CNG), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and others. With over 700,000 entries received nationwide, the competition highlighted the intellectual depth of our nation, narrowing down to just 25 finalists.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Folusho Ojo Sylvanus, CEO of Abuja City Journal, described the journey to actualizing the competition’s second edition as both “tasking yet rewarding.” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Federal Government, PI-CNG, and FIRS for their support in creating a platform that nurtures and celebrates young intellectuals.

Mrs. Uchanta Chukwu, Director of Competitions at Godfrey Okoye University, received the award on behalf of the university, applauding the sponsors for their efforts in stimulating young minds. She emphasized the importance of such platforms in tackling the challenge of short attention spans among the youth.

Congratulations to Ojiako Amarachi Judith and Godfrey Okoye University!