The African Church Model College, Lagos, student Adenuga Adeniyi has emerged as the winner and most outstanding student of the third annual national Teens Think essay competition.
Against stiff competition from 14 other finalists, Adenuga Adeniyi distinguished himself with his remarkable writing and presentation skills to earn the prestigious title of national champion for the essay competition.
The ceremony, which had in attendance, government dignitaries, young entrepreneurs, authors, entertainers and school administrators, saw winners take home prizes ranging from cash, laptops, educational games, books and merchandise products from diverse sponsors.
According to the organizers of the event, over 400 entries were received from all states of the federation.
Speaking at the award ceremony, the convener and founder, Teens Think, Mrs. Kehinde Olesin expressed her delight at the high-quality submissions received this year, stating that the event has continued to grow in popularity among young scholars in the country.
“Teens Think believes in the power of education and leadership as catalysts for change. We strive to equip teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the complexities of our multicultural world. Through our programs, workshops, and mentorship, we empower young minds to be proactive agents of cultural integration. I am thrilled with the fantastic response that we received this year. It is heartening to see so many young people with a passion for writing and storytelling,” she said.
All 15 finalists developed and presented the topic, “Cultural Integration as a Way of Life.” This was followed by an intense evaluation process by a team of objective, independent jurors.
While addressing the students on the need to embrace cultural integration, veteran Nollywood actress, Iretiola Doyle, described the teenagers as torchbearers who have the power to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes and foster understanding among diverse communities.
“You are the totality of your thought process and you have to keep reinventing yourselves as many times as possible to achieve the future that you seek,” she said.
Chairman Advisory Board for Teens Think, Adeboye Adeyemi, urged the students to continue to thrive in good morals and academic excellence, while describing them as future leaders that have the potential of becoming exceptional nation builders in the future.
