NERC Celebrates Winners of 2025 National Essay Competition

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is proud to have hosted the winners of our annual essay competition today in Abuja. With this annual initiative, the Commission seeks to empower the next generation of critical, smart young minds to imagine and build a brighter energy future for Nigeria.

This year, over 180 SS2 students from across Nigeria submitted entries on the critical topic: “Electricity Theft: Implications and Consequences in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.”

To ensure the highest standards of excellence and transparency, the entire competition was marked by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

Finalists, accompanied by their proud parents and school representatives, gathered at the Commission for a memorable ceremony where the awards were presented by the Commission’s leadership.

Meet Our 2025 Champions:

1st Position: Tiamiyu A. Muhammed, awarded N1,000,000, presented by the acting NERC Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Ali.

2nd Position: Nnamdi Goodnews Chiamaka, awarded N750,000, presented by the NERC Commissioner, Legal, Licencing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye.

3rd Position: Amoshe Abraham Oluwafunminire, awarded N500,000, presented by the NERC Commissioner, Corporate Services, Nathan Shatti.

In recognition of the vital role played by educators and institutions, the Commission also awarded the schools, teachers, and 10 runners-up with prizes.

In his remarks, the acting NERC Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Ali, congratulated the students on their impressive wins and encouraged them to consider careers in the power sector.

Congratulations to Tiamiyu, Goodnews, Amoshe, and all our participants!

Emerging top of the class after a rigorous WAEC assessment is no small feat.