June 13, 2023
The much-anticipated announcement of the winners for the 2023 edition of the WIPO National IP Essay Competition will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 14:00 (WAT).
This year’s edition is the third edition of the competition which began in 2020, for students enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Entrants for this year’s edition were invited to explore the theme of Gender Inclusivity as a Strategy to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Nigeria. A total of 164 entries were received of which an overall winner and 15 finalists have emerged.
A distinguished panel of 20 expert judges invested time and effort into meticulously reviewing the entries. Their rigorous evaluation process spanned three stages, leading to the final determination of the competition's winners.
During the announcement program, the overall winner, as well as the first and second runners-up, along with the other finalists will be revealed. As part of WIPO’s commitment to the students and their development in the field, each will be rewarded with valuable prizes focused on capacity building and professional development in the field of intellectual property. These prizes will include scholarships, IP internships, and/or fellowship opportunities.
The WIPO Nigeria Office appreciates again all who have submitted entries to this year’s edition of the competition.
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