Judith Tsaaior, a 21-year-old corps member posted to Taraba State University, has clinched the top spot in the 11th edition of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Essay Competition, organized by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN).
The announcement was made by Pastor Samuel Sanusi, General Secretary of the BSN, during the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) held in Abuja. Tsaaior, who hails from Benue State, studied English and Literary Studies at Veritas University, Abuja.
The essay competition centered on the theme, “Raising a New Generation of Transformational Leaders.” Pastor Sanusi highlighted that the program, which has been running for over 12 years, saw approximately 200 corps members from across the country participate in June 2024, with BSN investing close to N10 million in the initiative.
From the 200 entries, six finalists were shortlisted to defend their essays before a panel of judges. Evaluation criteria included spoken English, comportment, and depth of understanding of the topic. Tsaaior secured first place with a score of 172.5, earning her a cash prize of N400,000, a Holy Bible, management books, and a scholarship.
Davina Williams from Akwa Ibom State, currently serving in Rivers State, claimed second place with a score of 172, receiving N300,000, a Holy Bible, management books, and a scholarship. The third-place winner also received a scholarship, while the remaining finalists were awarded monetary prizes.
In her acceptance speech, Tsaaior expressed gratitude to the BSN for the chance to participate and gain valuable experience through the competition.
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