13-Year-Old Seth Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition, Makes History

Thirteen-year-old Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin from Igando Community Senior High School in Lagos made history by winning the 15th UBA (NGX: UBA) Foundation National Essay Competition, becoming the youngest student ever to claim the top prize of a N10 million education grant. The competition, organized by the UBA Foundation, aims to promote literacy and critical thinking skills among African youth.

Seth's victory highlights the importance of investing in education for human capital development and economic growth.