Nigerian Students Awarded N14 Million in Ethical Living Project Prizes
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- The African Capital Alliance Foundation awarded N14 million in prizes to 120 secondary school students in Lagos State through its Ethical Living Project.
- The project, a mentorship and essay competition, aims to foster ethical values and leadership skills among students.
- This year's edition engaged 4,145 students from 40 schools, with top winners receiving scholarships and cash prizes.
The African Capital Alliance Foundation has awarded a total of N14 million in prizes to 120 secondary school students across Lagos State, marking the conclusion of its 2026 Ethical Living Project. This annual initiative combines mentorship with an essay competition, designed to cultivate ethical and leadership values in young Nigerians and empower them to become agents of positive change.
Our hope is that every student who has participated in this project leaves with a stronger conviction that integrity is not weakness, honesty is not outdated, and ethical leadership remains one of the greatest tools for societal transformation. It is a long-term investment in the future of our nation.
The prizes, distributed to first, second, and third place winners in the essay competition across 40 participating schools, included a mix of cash rewards and scholarships. Paul Kokoricha, Chairman of the African Capital Alliance Foundation, highlighted the program's growth, noting that it has expanded from ten schools in its inaugural year to 40 schools this year, engaging 4,145 students. Approximately 70 percent of these students actively participated in the essay competition.
Our hope is that every student who has participated in this project leaves with a stronger conviction that integrity is not weakness, honesty is not outdated, and ethical leadership remains one of the greatest tools for societal transformation. It is a long-term investment in the future of our nation.
Kokoricha emphasized the project's long-term vision, stating, "Our hope is that every student who has participated in this project leaves with a stronger conviction that integrity is not weakness, honesty is not outdated, and ethical leadership remains one of the greatest tools for societal transformation. It is a long-term investment in the future of our nation."
Our hope is that every student who has participated in this project leaves with a stronger conviction that integrity is not weakness, honesty is not outdated, and ethical leadership remains one of the greatest tools for societal transformation. It is a long-term investment in the future of our nation.
Consolation prizes for the top three winners in each school were N50,000, N30,000, and N20,000, respectively. The overall first, second, and third place winners received substantial scholarships of N5 million, N3 million, and N2 million naira. Michael Ajayi, Country Director for Enactus Nigeria, urged participants to continue embodying the learned values, stressing that personal transformation requires continuous self-responsibility.
Our hope is that every student who has participated in this project leaves with a stronger conviction that integrity is not weakness, honesty is not outdated, and ethical leadership remains one of the greatest tools for societal transformation. It is a long-term investment in the future of our nation.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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