Nigerian Air Force Launches Maiden Literary Competition for Youths
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As part of the 2025 Nigerian Air Force Day Celebration, the Chief of the Air Staff has unveiled the maiden edition of a Literary Competition, aimed at fostering creativity and intellectual engagement among Nigerian youths.
With the theme “Optimising Civil-Military Relations in a Joint Operational Environment for Enhanced Air Operations”, the competition invites participants from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the country.
It is divided into three categories: Essay, Poetry, and Art Competitions, with substantial cash prizes for winners.
Entry Details and Categories
CAS Essay Competition (For tertiary institutions, ages 18-24)
Essays must be original and not exceed 2,000 words.
Top prize: ₦1,000,000, with ₦750,000 and ₦500,000 for second and third places, respectively.
CAS Poetry Competition (For secondary schools, ages 12-17)
Poems must not exceed 300 words and must be in English.
Top prize: ₦600,000, with ₦400,000 and ₦200,000 for second and third places.
CAS Art Competition (For primary schools, ages 5-11)
Artworks must be original, limited to painting and drawing.
Top prize: ₦300,000, followed by ₦200,000 and ₦100,000 for the second and third places.
Submission Guidelines
Entries must be submitted via the official portal nafcaslc.airforce.mil.ng before April 11, 2025.
Participants must provide valid contact details and upload a passport photograph.
Literary submissions must be in PDF format, while artworks should be submitted with a short caption or title.
This initiative by the Nigerian Air Force highlights its commitment to youth development, fostering creativity, and promoting civil-military cooperation through intellectual discourse.
For more details, visit nafcaslc.airforce.mil.ng.
