SystemSpecs has unveiled the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), opening on February 3, 2025 as the nation navigates rapid advancements in AI, digital learning, and fintech?
This, it added, was to harp on the importance of fostering technological literacy at an early age.
This year, the competition will once again provide a dynamic platform for children between the ages of 9 and 16 to showcase their innovative potential, critical thinking and problem-solving acumen, particularly with technology. The CDEC will elevate the conversation around technology, education, and societal transformation in Nigeria.
The theme of the competition, which will be unveiled in the coming weeks, will focus on issues that are critical to the future of Nigeria and the world at large, challenging students to engage with technology not only as a tool for innovation but as a key driver of social change.
The topic is designed to encourage young minds to think about how they can leverage technology to solve pressing challenges facing Nigeria and beyond, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
According to the executive director, SystemSpecs, Bukola Adeboye: “As the digital landscape evolves, it is increasingly clear that technology will drive the future of education and economic growth. For Nigerian youth, this competition offers more than just a chance to win; it is an opportunity to contribute to a broader conversation about the intersection of education, technology, and societal progress. In 2025, SystemSpecs is reinforcing its commitment to amplifying the voices of young Nigerians in shaping a future where technology serves as both a tool for innovation and a vehicle for social change.”
In this landscape, the Children’s Day Essay Competition provides an invaluable opportunity for students to explore these developments, encouraging them to see technology not just as a subject to study, but as an active agent in solving real-world problems.
SystemSpecs recognises that for Nigeria to compete on a global scale, its youth must be equipped with technological skills that go beyond basic digital literacy. These skills must include creative problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, leadership and a deep understanding of how technology intersects with global issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and digital access. The CDEC is designed to foster these capabilities, offering young Nigerians the chance to articulate their vision for a future powered by technology.
The competition, which continues to expand its reach across Nigeria, engages students from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), creating a nationwide movement that emphasises the importance of technology in nation-building.
