Rector Cares Foundation has launched the 2026 Water Essay Competition for SS1 and SS2 students across South-West Nigeria, offering a ₦1 million prize pool. The competition, now in its second edition, is open to students in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States, and centers on the theme "Water-Related Diseases: Prevention Strategies Through Community Education." It expands regionally after the 2024 debut, which focused on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and drew over 100 entries from Lagos students. Organisers say the theme encourages critical thinking and evidence-based proposals for tackling water-borne diseases through public awareness. For the first time, prizes are structured in three tiers, with winners receiving laptops, internships, and other incentives. Onyedikachi Erete, founder of the Rector Cares Foundation, said the expansion follows insights from the previous edition. "The response we received in 2024 showed how important it is to engage young people on water issues. This year, we are extending the opportunity across all six South-West states to amplify their voices and ideas," Erete said. The Foundation, which promotes clean water, sanitation, and hygiene through education and community initiatives, aims to foster a generation of socially aware youth capable of addressing Nigeria's water challenges. Essay submissions are open and will close on April 30, 2026. Details and registration guidelines are available on the Foundation's official website.
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