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NCC Reveals Date For Its 3rd National Essay Competition 2021 Prize Giving Ceremony

Faith Ukanwa

Nov 19, 2021

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced a date for its third National Essay Competition prize giving ceremony for the year 2021.

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The NCC is the Independent Regulatory Authority for the telecoms industry in Nigeria.

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The Commission had in June,called for entries into the 2021 National Essay Competition for undergraduates in both private and public institutions of learning.

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The 3rd edition of the essay competition focused on Fifth Generation (5G) technology with the objectives of:

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Increase awareness on 5G Technology.

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Engage and enhance research.

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Encourage academic competition & excellence.

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Build capacity of undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

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The Commission had slated prizes as;

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1ST PRIZE - Laptop, Printer and Cash Prize of N500,000

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2ND PRIZE - Cash Prize of N300,000

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3RD PRIZE - Cash Prize of N200,000.

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As the competition has ended, the prize giving ceremony will hold on November 23, 2021 by 10am at Conference hall, NCC head office Maitama in Abuja.

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