‘Children’s Day Essay Competition Designed To Nurture Young Talent’

The management of SystemSpecs, a leading software technology company, has said its Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is carefully tailored to nurture young talent in technology.

The executive director of Corporate Services at SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, Mrs Bukola Adeoye, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, said this year’s essay competition will be opened on February 3, 2025.

According to her, for the sixth consecutive year, the CDEC will provide Nigerian children aged nine to 16 with a platform to showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills by applying technology to address real-world issues.

“As a cornerstone of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the CDEC has promoted technological awareness for the past five years and fostered innovation among young Nigerians. The competition aims to nurture local talent and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills necessary to thrive in Nigeria’s digital economy,’’ she said.

Adeoye expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming edition, saying, “For Nigeria to compete effectively on a global scale, the next generation must be equipped with the requisite technological skills from an early stage. Therefore, we have promoted technological awareness nationwide over the past five years, highlighting initiatives like this in shaping Nigeria’s digital future through the CDEC. We are happy to announce that the upcoming edition of CDEC will provide all Nigerian children with another opportunity to explore technology and develop crucial skills for the future.

‘’With over three decades of experience in ICT development, SystemSpecs has continually invested in nurturing young talent, helping to create sustainable change in the tech sector. This competition reflects the company’s long-term vision of promoting technological literacy and capacity development, positioning Nigeria to compete globally in the digital economy.