Six students from secondary schools across Ikwuano LGA emerged winners in the senior and junior categories of the annual competition, receiving cash prizes of up to ₦75,000 each.
The Umunnanna 2026 Annual Essay Competition in Ikwuano Local Government Area has produced six winners across the senior and junior secondary school categories, with students from various communities receiving cash prizes for their outstanding performance .
In the senior secondary category, Ms. Chimela Miracle Destiney of Nnono High School, Oboro, emerged as the first prize winner, taking home ₦75,000. Master Emenike Israel of Awom Lebo Community Secondary School secured the second prize of ₦65,000, while Master Sunday Prosper claimed the third prize of ₦55,000.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that in the junior category, Uwaoma Cherish of Ume Community Junior Secondary School won the first prize of ₦75,000. Chikezie Victoria of Oboro Community Junior Secondary School, Natalakwu, took the second prize of ₦65,000, and Ogenyi Triumph Kamsiyochukwu, also of Oboro Community Junior Secondary School, Natalakwu, clinched the third prize of ₦55,000.
The competition, which attracted students from across the local government, highlights the importance of cultivating academic excellence and critical thinking among young people in Ikwuano. CDA News Nigeria congratulates all the winners and encourages them to continue striving for excellence.
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