CIBN - Otunba Debola Osibogun National Essay Competition 2019/2020

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria – CIBN 2nd Edition of Otunba Debola Osibogun’s National Essay Competition for Final Year Banking and Finance Undergraduates of Universities and Polytechnics, See Eligibility, Prizes and Application Guidelines for 2019/2020 Session. [Free of Charge]

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria – CIBN invites application from interested and suitably qualified candidates to the 2nd Edition of Otunba Debola Osibogun’s National Essay Competition for Banking and Finance Undergraduates of Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria accredited by NUC and NBTE

ELIGIBILITY

The Competition would be limited to final year Banking and Finance undergraduates of Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria accredited by NUC and NBTE respectiviely.

TOPIC

Strategic Options for Effective Implementation of Financial Literacy and Inclusion in Nigeria


COMPETITION STAGES

1. First Stage

Submission and assessment of essays


2. Second Stage

After the 1st stage of submission and assessment of essays, the best ten (10) essays would be required to write a short essay to ensure they authorised their submissions, from which the best three (3) will be chosen for final interview. The short essay will be jointly admistered in their various locations of the ten (10) candidates by the Branch Controllers and Head of Banking and Finance Departments


3. Oral Interview

The best three(3) entrants will be invited to Lagos for Oral Interview to decide the Winner, 1st and 2nd Runners up. The execise should be conducted close to the day of the Award presentation to avoid cost escalation.

4. Date of Presentation

The Awards would be presented to the deserving students at the ANNUAL CIBN GRADUATES INDUCTION AND PRIZE AWARDS ceremony scheduled for this year to hold on August 24, 2019 .

APPLICATION GUIDELINES


  • Application is Free
  • Interested candidates should download the form.
    Download Registration Form.
  • All entries must be accompanied with one passport photogragh
  • Essay should be a minimum of 1000 and a maximun of 1200 words
  • All entries must be accompanied with one passport photogragh
  • Multiple entries will be disqualified.
  • Each candidate is expected to submit electronic copy to [email protected].
  • Deadline for Submission is May 24, 2019.

PRIZES

  • 1st Position: N100,000 + A Laptop
  • 2nd Position: N70,000 + Tablet
  • 3rd Position: N50,000 + A Leap Book

Other Prizes
  • A plaque and certificate will be presented to each of the three successful competitors 
  • The Awardees will be publicized on the CIBN website, other publications and social media
  • Letters of Congratulations will be written to departmental Heads.

FAQS

Who is Eligible to participate in the Competition?

The Competition is limited to final year Banking and Finance undergraduates of Universities and Polythecnics in Nigeria accredicted by NUC and NBTE respectively.

How much is the Application Form?

Application Form is free.

Who are the Assessors?

Assessors are experienced examiners with independent mind of judgement and attention to details

Can I Submit my Essay to any CIBN office?

Entries are only received through electronic copy to [email protected].

Can i submit a story that has alredy been published?

No, The Institute will not entertain any essay that is not original. Plagiarised articles would be detected and disqualified.

What are the criteria and Weights for Assesmnet?


Content/Adherence to Topic: 40%
Originality: 30%
Creativity:20%
Structure: 10% 

For Inquiries: The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria PC 19 Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone Numbers: 
Modupe:08150479342
Moshood:08056293459
Feyikemi: 08056596295
Website: http://nationalessaycompetition.cibng.org/