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2020 Microbiology Essay Competition
“How can Microbiology improve lives and livelihood in Nigeria?”
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Undergraduate Essay

1st - Isaac Ajayi | Ekiti State University 
2nd - Favour Olaiya | Obafemi Awolowo University 
3rd - Rahama Muhammad | University of Ilorin

​Highly Commended
Esther Apari | University of Lagos
Adeniyi Kehinde | Obafemi Awolowo University

Postgraduate Essay

1st – Victory Nnaemeka | University of Nigeria
2nd – Lotachukwu Enukora | Nigerian Defence Academy
3rd – Oluwatosin Orababa | University of Lagos

​Highly Commended
Nathan Edet | University of Uyo
Tariq Agbabiaka | University of Ilorin
Click respective "Names" to read winning entries

To our Judges,
Thank you for your contribution towards the success of the competition. It was nice working with you all and we look forward to more engagement for promoting education and research in Nigeria.

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​Dr Amara Anyogu                
Dr Rose Gidado                    
Dr Helen Onyeaka               
Dr Nkem Torimiro              
Dr Olumide Omoboye        
Dr Taiwo Fadare                  
Dr Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi   
Prof Lateef Agbaje               
Prof Musibau Azeez   
​Prof Olatunji Kolawole    
Dr Yinka Osuolale           
Dr Kolawole Oladipo        
Dr Sunday Omeike         
Mr Raphael Galleh           
Dr Linda Oyama    
Dr Moji Owoseni   
Dr Ameena El-Imam     
Dr Opeyemi Lawal            
Dr Bamidele Odumosu    
Dr Blessing Oyedemi        
Dr Chika Ejikeugwu        
Dr Chibundu Ezekiel     
Dr Olumide Odeyemi     
Dr Ayansina Ayangbenro  
Dr Obinna Ezeokoli              
​University of Westminster, UK
National Biotechnology Development Agency, Nigeria
University of Birmingham, UK
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
University of British Columbia, Canada
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Elizade University, Nigeria
Adeleke University, Nigeria
McPherson University, Nigeria
University of Sheffield, UK
Queen’s University Belfast, UK
Federal University Lafia, Nigeria
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
New University of Lisbon, Portugal
 University of Lagos, Nigeria
University of Nottingham, UK
Ebonyi State University, Nigeria
Babcock University, Nigeria
University of Tasmania, Australia
North-West University, South Africa
University of Free State, South Africa

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Entries will be judged by a panel of academics, researchers and science communicators in Nigeria and the Diaspora.  

The criteria for assessment will be: 
  • Originality (30%)
  • Relevance & practicality of ideas within local context (50%)
  • Clarity of expression, flow, and thought (20%)

Top entries at undergraduate and postgraduate categories will receive a Tablet, one-year professional membership subscription, one-on-one mentorship from a r-bridge team member and a Certificate of Achievement.

Selected entries will receive “Highly Commended” certificates

Winners will be announced on August 28, 2020




Guideline for Submission
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Entries should address “How can Microbiology improve lives and livelihood in Nigeria?”


Entries should contain
  • First Name & Surname
  • Email Address
  • University (Level)
  • Category: Undergraduate or Postgraduate

Entries should not be longer than one page at Arial Size 11, single spacing. 
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​Subject heading should contain Essay2020_FirstName_Surname 

Send entries and enquiries email to 
essay@r-bridge.org

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