16-year-old wins UBA essay competition, receives N7.5 million scholarship

A 16-year-old student of Everest Heights Int’l Academy, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Tehilah Isimah, has emerged as the overall winner of the 14th edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) sponsored by the United Bank for Africa (UBA).

Miss Isimah clinched the prize of N7.5 million educational grant, which will support her university education at any African institution of her choice. She was also presented with a laptop, a plaque and a trophy.

The award was presented to her at the grand finale event held at UBA House in Lagos.