By Paschaline Onwuka “We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own. The Igbo, always practical, put it concretely in their proverb Onye ji onye n’ani ji onwe ya: “He who will hold another down in the mud must stay in the mud to keep him down.“ Chinua Achebe In the African […]
Month: August 2025
Peace Ikechi, a 200 level Medical Rehabilitation student, has emerged overall winner of the Teenagers Essay Contest, 2025, organized by Gleefield, an organization whose activities center around purpose and impact. Miss Peace could not be happier. Considering that it was her first essay competition attempt, she was ecstatic. She said: It was the topic: “Is […]
“I didn’t step into NESTEC 5.0 with a strategy to win. I came in with faith in my writing journey, a desire to sharpen my craft, and a mindset that consistent efforts adds up. And it did.“ These were the words that slipped off Francisca Mbaonwusi’s overjoyed heart through her keyboard as she reflected over […]
University of Nigeria Essayists' Group 