The management of SystemSpec, organisers of the 2025 Children’s Day Essay Competition, has assured that Nigeria’s brightest young tech innovators will emerge at this year’s competition’s awards.
The competition being hosted by SystemSpec is scheduled for Friday, June 27.
A compelling convergence of youthful brilliance, an unwavering commitment to national development, and a strategic commitment to corporate social responsibility, the virtual event is set to be grand in scale, rich in insight, and profound in impact, spotlighting some of Nigeria’s most promising young minds and their transformative ideas.
In its sixth year, the CDEC has grown into a flagship platform for nurturing creativity, innovation, and civic responsibility among Nigerian children aged 9 to 16.
This year’s theme, “How I Would Use Technology to Mobilise My Peers for a Greater Nigeria,” inspired thousands of nationwide submissions.
The competition has challenged children to think boldly, work collaboratively, and propose innovative solutions to national challenges – laying the groundwork for a future where they are not just observers to change, but active co-creators of a more just, connected, and visionary society.
Speaking ahead of the event, the executive director of Corporate Services at SystemSpec, Mrs Bukola Adeboye, noted: “We are not just celebrating talent. We are building a generation of holistic children—thinkers, creators, builders—who can leverage technology for personal success and collective impact. Through CDEC, we have created a platform where children are taught to lead, collaborate, and understand the power of their voices in shaping the future of Nigeria.”
She added, “Our focus goes beyond the essay competition. We deliberately engage young minds in deep, transformative conversations around technology, civic responsibility, and national development, regardless of their life paths. Whether they become doctors, artists, engineers, or entrepreneurs, we want them to understand the unifying potential of technology and their responsibility in driving change. These children are not just the future – they are the foundation of a better Nigeria we are building today.”
