By Merciful Omoba
The organisers of the National Essay Competition, led by the Abuja City Journal CEO/Publisher, Mr. Foluso Sylvanus Ojo, popularly known as Fosh, on Saturday held a final virtual briefing with all shortlisted finalists ahead of their trip to Abuja for the grand finale.
The Zoom meeting, held on 22nd November 2025, served as the last official engagement with the participants who made it through the rigorous screening stages.
Mr. Fosh congratulated the finalists for their exceptional performance, noting that their hard work, consistency, and intellectual brilliance had distinguished them from thousands of entries nationwide.
He encouraged the students to freely express themselves, ask questions, and mentally prepare for the days ahead.
According to him, all participants are expected to fly into Abuja on Sunday from their various states, with full security and welfare arrangements already in place.
Reassuring the students, he stated that their accommodation in Abuja is secure, well-monitored, and conducive for the competition’s concluding activities.
However, he cautioned that all finalists must conduct themselves responsibly, warning that any breach of the rules would result in immediate disqualification and a return home.
Meanwhile, some participants based near Lagos have begun travelling to ensure they meet their flight schedules on Sunday.
The grand finale in Abuja is expected to be a remarkable gathering of young, talented writers from across Nigeria, celebrating excellence, creativity, and academic distinction.
