‘Children’s Day Essay Competition Exposes Youths To Solution-Oriented Thinking’

SystemsSpec Group, organisers of the children’s Day Essay Competition as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), has said the initiative had exposed the nation’s youths to solution-oriented thinking.

The firm pointed out that its CSR’s efforts reflect a sustained commitment to building a better Nigeria through information technology by exposing young Nigerians to real-world problems early and encouraging them to develop practical, solution-oriented thinking.

Reflecting on this year’s competition, Executive Director, Corporate Services, Bukola Adeboye,  stated that, “As a nation, we must invest deliberately in the capacity of our children to think critically about the challenges around them.

Technology is a catalyst for progress, and young people must learn to recognise it as such from an early age. Through this competition, we are encouraging students to focus their minds on real issues affecting millions of Nigerians daily. We hope that this initiative will cultivate a generation of problem solvers who view national development as something they can actively help to build.

“The Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) forms an important part of this broader youth development effort. Now in its seventh edition, the competition provides a platform for students aged nine to 17 to engage deeply with pressing national issues and propose thoughtful, technology-informed solutions.

“Unlike conventional essay contests, CDEC positions children not merely as observers of societal challenges, but as capable contributors whose ideas can shape safer, more inclusive, and more effective systems.

“The theme for the 2026 competition – ‘Achieving a Safer and More Effective Transportation System in Nigeria through Information Technology’ – highlights the profound role that mobility plays in everyday life. From getting to school and work to moving goods across markets and regions, transportation connects opportunities, livelihoods, and communities.

“Yet safety risks, congestion, cargo losses, delayed logistics, and weak emergency response continue to disrupt how people and goods move across the country. These challenges affect families, businesses, farmers, traders, and entire supply chains, increasing costs and reducing productivity nationwide.’’