Applications are now open for the 2026 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition. SystemSpecs started operations in 1992 to deliver cutting-edge solutions to businesses and Governments in Nigeria and Africa. As a successful, fully indigenous tech-solutions provider, SystemSpecs is committed to contributing to every effort to close the technology skill gap in Nigeria, to unlock exponential developments in our dear country.

Over the past 6 editions of the project, we have received very positive responses through submissions that continue to prove the sheer ingenuity of the average young Nigerian, further strengthening our resolve to sustain and even expand the scope of CDEC.

As a software development company driving transformation in the tech industry, four (4) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been selected in line with our CSR commitment/objective.

The CDEC Aligns with the following UN SDGs:

• 1. Gender Equality in ICT (SDG 5)
• 2. Decent Work & Economic Growth (SDG 8)
• 3. Quality Education (SDG 4)
• 4. Reduce inequality within and among countries (SDG 10)

Essay Topic

• “Achieving a Safer and More Effective Transportation System in Nigeria through Information Technology”

Categories:

• Junior (age 9-12) – maximum 1,000 words
• Senior (age 13-16) – maximum 1,500 words

Prizes

Top winners will receive:

• 1st Prize: ₦1,000,000 + laptop + gadgets + 120GB data
• 2nd Prize: ₦750,000 + laptop + gadgets + 90GB data
• 3rd Prize: ₦500,000 + laptop + gadgets + 60GB data

Entry Guidelines

• Language: English
• Number of entries per participant: One (more than one entry submission per participant invalidates your entry and automatically disqualifies you)
• Originality of Thoughts: Entry submission must be the participant’s original thoughts. No plagiarism.
• Submission Portal Opens: 10:00 a.m. , February 9, 2026 
• Submission Portal Closes: 11:59 p.m. , April 17, 2026
• Entry Endorsement: Entry must be endorsed by an accredited school official or Parent or Legal Guardian.
• Eligibility: Children in Nigeria that are 9 years and not older than 16 years by February 9, 2026
• Winners Announcement: May 27, 2026

Enquiries: participate@systemspecs.com.ng

Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition

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