Welcome to the Values for Daily Living (VDL) 2025 Essay Competition!
To participate, kindly complete the registration form below and submit your essay entry.
📝 Competition Topic:
“How Moral Values Can Shape a Better Nigeria”
This is your opportunity to share your perspective, showcase your values, and contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on ethics, leadership, and responsible citizenship.
🎉 Stand a chance to win amazing prizes and gain national recognition!
We look forward to reading your inspiring submission. 👇
📝 JUDGING CRITERIA FOR THE VDL ESSAY CONTEST 2025
TOTAL SCORE: 100 Marks
| Criteria | Description | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance to Theme | Must address the topic directly, be focused, and clearly connect moral values to national development. | 20 |
| Creativity & Originality | Demonstrates original perspective, innovative examples, and independent thinking. | 20 |
| Content Development & Clarity | Points are well-explained, insightful, and supported by relevant examples or facts. | 20 |
| Structure & Organization | Clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphs flow logically and are well-organized. | 15 |
| Grammar, Spelling & Language Use | Language is clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience. | 15 |
| Impact & Call to Action | Essay inspires, encourages action, and offers a clear message or solution. | 10 |
NOTE: All entries will be subjected to plagiarism checks. Only original work will be accepted. Essays with copied content will be disqualified.