Nigerian students in primary and secondary schools have been advised to enter the SystemSpecs Annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC).
With a vision to remain a software institution of reference in Africa, SystemSpecs said it was taking a proactive approach to inspire, equip and develop young Nigerians with IT-based knowledge and resources that would drive transformative change in Nigeria and help shape a sustainable world.
The topic of the 2024 essay is: “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”.
The essay, according to SystemSpecs, will explore the students’ awareness of the vast opportunities for value and wealth creation, while also discussing the challenges digitisation can bring. Participating students will be challenged to discuss ways to keep themselves safe from digital threats.
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The Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, Mr ‘DeRemi Atanda, said children must be taught and given some room to learn and grow from their own choices as discussions about social media etiquette, privacy settings and responsible online behaviour became increasingly important.
“We understand now more than ever the importance of empowering children to recognise threats and to address them with their parents and or guardians, while equipping them with the skills to protect themselves,” he said.
The contest, which will commence on February 20, 2024, is an opportunity for students to articulate their solutions for Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape.
The CDEC initiative stands as one of SystemSpecs Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to power an inclusive and sustainable future for the technology industry in Nigeria.
Mrs Bukola Adeboye, Group Head, Corporate Services, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, said, “We believe we have a responsibility to give back to the communities in which we live and work, as well as support and foster new learning experiences in education among Nigerian youths. The CDEC is just one example.”
The first CDEC Essay Competition was held in 2020. Since its inaugural year, there have been over 8,000 submissions from students, with participation growing to about 1,000 schools each year.
The essays will be judged for their originality, clarity of thought, quality of research and relevance to Nigeria’s unique challenges.
Award winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. SystemSpecs will award prizes to winning students, as well as certificates and gifts. Winning essays will be published on the SystemSpecs website and social media platforms.
