Brand Leaders: OAU First-Class graduate wins ₦5m grand prize at 4th National Essay Competition

*Atoyebi Adewumi Zainab, a 2024 First-Class graduate of the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, emerged the overall winner of the 4th National Essay Competition held recently, beating over 2,000 other contestants to claim the grand prize of ₦5,000,000 in the completion

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The development has been described as a “proud moment” at “Great Ife” as Atoyebi Adewumi Zainab, a 2024 First-Class graduate of the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, emerged the overall winner of the 4th National Essay Competition held recently in the country.

ConsumerConnect reports Atoyebi beat over 2,000 other contestants to claim the grand prize of ₦5,000,000 in the completion.

Commenting on the outstanding feat, the authorities of the OAU wrote: “This outstanding achievement is a powerful testament to the excellence, intellectual depth, and writing prowess that define our Department of English and the entire OAU community.

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“Zainab’s victory reminds us that dedication, critical thinking, and the courage to put ideas on paper still open doors of national recognition and opportunity.”

The OAU Management further stated: “We congratulate Atoyebi Adewumi Zainab on this remarkable feat, and celebrate the continued brilliance of Great Ife scholars.

“The torch of excellence burns brightly.”