After the successful launch of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Scheme in April 2013, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) introduced a nationwide essay competition for undergraduates of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to test their knowledge of the scheme.
According to the Commission, the objective of the competition introduced in late 2013, was to increase awareness, engage and enhance research skills and also to encourage competition and excellence in tertiary institutions.
The topic of the essay is “The Effect of Mobile Number Portability on the Telecoms Service and Usage in Nigeria”
In a statement release during on site reads, “Following successful evaluation of the submissions, including plagiarism checks on the winning essays, is pleased to announce the winners of the Essay Competition on Mobile Number Portability (MNP) as follows:
1. Olawale Johnson Dasaolu: University of Lagos – 1st Position
2. Kadri Olamide: University of Ibadan – 2nd Position
3. Ifeanyi Okpala: Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta – 3rd position
The Successful candidates have been duly contacted by the Commission.
The winning candidates will be presented with gifts and awards at a ceremony scheduled for Friday 18th July, 2014 at the Commission’s Conference Room promptly at 2:00 p.m.