The General Manager, Corporate Communications of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Obinna Ezeobi, has unveiled an essay competition for undergraduates in his Igboukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to Ezeobi, the initiative is designed to promote education, intellectual development and writing among young people from the community.
The ceremony was a highlight of activities marking his Nze na Ozo title induction.
Ezeobi said education and writing play important roles in preparing young people for leadership and professional success.
“Today, I am unveiling the Dr. Obinna Ezeobi Foundation Essay Competition for Igboukwu undergraduate students, and there are prizes to be won,” he said.
Ezeobi said his personal experience has shown that writing could open doors to greater opportunities and help young people develop confidence and leadership qualities.
“I am a writer and have worked in different media platforms. Even where I work today, I am also a writer,” he said.
“With writing, I have excelled in life, and I believe our young people can equally write well and go far places. Writing does not only elevate you; it also puts you on the path of leadership,” Ezeobi said.
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He urged young people to participate in different social and cultural activities stressing the need to acquire formal education.
“I enjoin our people to be part of other endeavours of life, but we also need to go to school and be educated,” he said.
Ezeobi described the essay competition as the intellectual dimension of the ceremony, which also featured his traditional Nze na Ozo title induction
“We have done the cultural part of today’s event, which is my Nze na Ozo title initiation.
“The unveiling of the Igboukwu undergraduate essay competition is the intellectual part of today’s occasion. I am a man of two parts — cultural and intellectual,” he said.
He said the initiative represents his contribution towards supporting Igboukwu indigenes pursuing higher education.
“This is my support for Igboukwu sons and daughters in higher institutions. It is important that we encourage our sons and daughters in learning institutions,” he said.
