9th Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition

Union of Campus Journalists, UI Announces 9th Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition The Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ibadan, has announced the ninth edition of its annual Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition, open to undergraduates across Nigerian universities. This year's competition is themed “2027 and Beyond: Do Elections Still Deliver Democracy for Nigerians?” and invites students to examine the state of electoral democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Winners will receive cash prizes of ₦400,000, ₦300,000 and ₦200,000 for first, second and third places, respectively. Interested applicants are required to submit an original essay of 1,500–2,000 words, typed in Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, alongside a valid student identity card. Submissions should be sent to ucjunibadan@gmail.com. Deadline: November 22, 2026. The competition is open to undergraduates from all disciplines in Nigerian universities.