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The PENGASSAN National Essay Competition 2025 continues to uphold a tradition of excellence in nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and national consciousness among young Nigerians. This year, a total of 3,041 entries were received and meticulously reviewed across both web and email platforms by our esteemed panel of reviewers. Web-Based Marking Summary A total of 2,404 essays were reviewed through the web platform. Emmanuel Attah led the chart with 451 essays marked, followed by Emem Francis (399) and Dayo Joseph (325). Other notable contributions came from Naomi Humphrey (314), Ikechukwu Princewill (311), and Abraham Oriakhi (295), among others. Email-Based Marking Summary An additional 637 essays were assessed via email submissions. Amaka Nwachukwu led this stream with 265 scripts, followed by Temitayo Obafaiye (221) and Henryson Onyema (151). Combined Total Marking (Web + Email = 3,041 Essays) Each panellist contributed significantly to the review process:

• Emmanuel Attah – 451 scripts
• Emem Francis – 399 scripts
• Dayo Joseph – 325 scripts
• Naomi Humphrey – 314 scripts
• Ikechukwu Princewill – 311 scripts
• Abraham Oriakhi – 295 scripts
• Amaka Nwachukwu – 265 scripts
• Temitayo Obafaiye – 244 scripts
• Henryson Onyema – 240 scripts
• Isaac Akintayo – 197 scripts

We appreciate the diligence, fairness, and attention to detail our panelists brought to the process. Their commitment ensured that every submission was carefully evaluated based on the competition’s standards. Students who qualify for the second stage of the competition will be contacted between July 7 and July 13, 2025. We are excited about the depth and brilliance showcased in this year’s submissions and look forward to the next phase. Thank you for being part of the 2025 PENGASSAN National Essay Competition.