Are you a young artist or writer passionate about the environment? The 2025 NCF/Ambassador Aduke Alakija Memorial National Art & Essay Competition is back, offering students across Nigeria the opportunity to showcase their creativity and win exciting prizes, including eco-tourism trips and e-learning devices!

About the NCF Alakija Art & Essay Competition

This annual competition is organized by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to honor the legacy of Ambassador Aduke Alakija, OFR, a pioneer in Nigeria’s nature conservation movement. Ambassador Alakija played a vital role in registering NCF as a charitable trust in 1982 and served on its Board of Trustees until her passing on March 27, 2016.

The competition is designed to inspire young minds to contribute their ideas and artistic talents toward building a better and more sustainable planet.

📆 Submission Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025

Art Competition Details

The Art Competition is open to students aged 5 – 17 years and is divided into the following school categories:
✅ Primary School
✅ Junior Secondary School
✅ Senior Secondary School

Art Submission Guidelines

• One entry per student (schools can submit up to five entries per category)
• Entries can be in color or black & white using any drawing, painting, or photography medium
• Accepted paper sizes:
  • Minimum: 20 x 30 cm
  • Maximum: 40 x 50 cm
• All artworks must be labeled at the back with:
  • Competitor’s full name (surname in capitals)
  • Age & sex
  • School name & address
  • Head Teacher/Principal’s endorsement

Tip: Scan your entries carefully to ensure clarity and legibility before submission!

Essay Competition Details

The Essay Competition is open to students aged 12 – 17 years and is divided into the following school categories:
✅ Junior Secondary School
✅ Senior Secondary School

Essay Submission Guidelines

• One entry per student (schools can submit up to five entries per category)
• Word count: Between 500 – 750 words
• Each essay must include:
  • Competitor’s full name (surname in capitals)
  • Age & sex
  • School name & address
  • Principal’s endorsement
• Important Submission Rules:
  • Handwritten essays must be legible
  • AI-generated texts are strictly prohibited 
  • Students with disabilities needing assistance must provide an explanatory letter from their Principal

Non-compliance with these rules will result in disqualification.

How to Submit Your Entries

Students have the option to submit their entries either online or in hard copy (not both).

📧 Email Submission: Send soft copies to education@ncfnigeria.org
📍 Hard Copy Submission: Deliver to NCF Zonal Offices

🕒 Deadline for All Submissions: Friday, April 18, 2025

📌 Only winners will be notified.

NCF Alakija Art & Essay Competition Prizes

🥇 First Prize:

• An eco-tourism trip to important conservation areas
• E-learning devices & recognition awards

🥈 Second Prize & 🥉 Third Prize:

• E-learning devices
• Recognition awards

Why Participate?

This is an incredible opportunity for young Nigerian students to:
✅ Express their creativity through art and writing
✅ Raise awareness about environmental conservation
✅ Win fantastic prizes, including eco-tourism trips!

Parents, teachers, and school administrators are encouraged to motivate students to participate in this prestigious national competition!

For More Information:
Email: education@ncfnigeria.org
Call: +234 902 750 9511

Submit your entries now and take a step toward building a greener Nigeria!