LP state secretary Barr. Chuks Akamadu and Publicity Secretary Mr Emenike Iroegbu
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has launched a statewide essay competition for secondary and tertiary institution students, with cash prizes totalling ₦2.8m.
The party said the initiative was aimed at promoting youth participation in governance and public policy while encouraging young people to contribute ideas to the development of the state.
Speaking during the launch at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday, the state secretary of the party, Chuks Akamadu, described the competition as the first of its kind by the Abia chapter of the Labour Party.
He said the competition aligns with the party’s commitment to promoting civic education, democratic values and responsible political participation.
