The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has opened its 10th national undergraduate essay competition.
To this end, it has announced that entries for the 10th edition of the competition will open on August 15, 2026 just as it invited undergraduates in 100 and 200 levels from Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to showcase their ideas on strengthening local content development.
The Project Consultant, Mr. Eyinimi Omorozi in a press statement made available to Maritime Bits stated that the competition tagged Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition, remains a door to opportunity for teeming youths across the country.
With the kick-off of the completion, the NCDMB has succeeded in giving opportunities to thousands of young Nigerians to fulfil their dreams of contributing to the nation’s energy future.
According to the statement, this year’s essay topic, “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development,” challenges students to examine how Nigeria can build stronger local manufacturing capacity to drive economic growth and reduce dependence on imports in the energy sector.
Beyond winning prizes, the competition has become a platform for nurturing critical thinking, research and innovation among young Nigerians. It encourages students to look beyond the classroom and develop practical ideas that can support the country’s drive for industrialization and sustainable development.
According to Omorozi, the competition is designed to improve students’ research abilities while inspiring them to develop the skills and competencies needed to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy industry.
Interested students are expected to submit their entries through the competition portal at www.ncdmbessay.ng once the application window opens.
The competition will culminate in an award ceremony scheduled for October 22 at the NCDMB headquarters, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where outstanding participants will be recognised for their intellectual contributions.
Over the years, the competition has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading academic initiatives, encouraging young scholars to engage with national development issues and propose practical solutions that can strengthen local content and economic resilience.
