Submission Opens For Systemspecs Inspiring Leadership Essay Competition

As SystemSpecs contin­ues to lead national dis­course and initiatives aimed at empowering Nigerian children through tech­nology awareness, the company is pleased to announce the open­ing of submissions for its 6th Annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), themed “How I Would Use Technology to Mobilize My Peers for a Greater Nigeria”.

Through this year’s essay, stu­dents are challenged to explore how technology can position them as active change agents, recognizing the far-reaching im­pact of their ideas on community development, economic growth, and governance.

The CDEC is a flagship Cor­porate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that seamlessly integrates technology, education, and leadership, equipping young minds with the skills and vision needed to shape Nigeria’s future.

The competition portal is now open, inviting young minds to craft bold, original, innovative, and actionable ideas that har­ness the power of technology to inspire their peers, drive social change, and shape Nigeria’s fu­ture.

Bukola Adeboye, Executive Director, Corporate Services, while reflecting on the vision for CDEC, stated: “Nigerian children represent the dynamic force that will steer the country towards a future defined by inno­vation, inclusivity, and account­able leadership. By challenging them to reimagine the role of technology in influencing their peers, we are not only cultivating creativity and critical thinking but also instilling a sense of duty to drive tangible social progress.”

She further added: “We believe parents, teachers, and school administrators play a key role in shaping how young Nigerians engage with import­ant societal issues. By actively discussing ideas with them, and encouraging independent thought, they can help nurture their insights into real-world solutions that will drive posi­tive change, paving the way for a nation built on the pillars of social harmony and economic growth.”

The competition is designed to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of Nigeria’s youth, urging them to view technology not merely as a tool for entertain­ment but as a powerful catalyst for much needed social change. When children and adolescents recognize their capacity to lead, they begin to understand that their ideas can bridge long-stand­ing developmental gaps. In a na­tion where many communities still contend with infrastructural deficits and educational inequi­ties among other prevailing challenges, such creative ex­pressions are not only refresh­ing but essential. They signal a readiness among young Nigeri­ans to redefine governance and national progress by embracing the transformative potential of technology in creating a new Nigeria.

Recognising the profound impact of global trends on 21st-century skills, System­Specs, through CDEC, is rein­forcing the belief that young people are not just passive ob­servers but active contributors to nation-building.