SanlamAllianz Nigeria unveils top 10 finalists in young writers’ creative competition

SanlamAllianz Nigeria announce top 10 finalists in creative writing competition for young writers

SanlamAllianz Nigeria, in collaboration with Africacomicade, has announced the top 10 finalists in its highly anticipated writing competition for primary and secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 years.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Corporate Communications Manager, Marketing, SanlamAllianz Nigeria, Bankole Banjo, on Monday.

After receiving hundreds of entries from talented young writers, our esteemed panel of judges has selected the following exceptional writers to move on to the final round:

Goodness Onyema – Wonderland Christian High School, Abia State
Uche Wonderful – Wonderland Christian High School, Abia State
Adedoyin Sharon Iretioluwa – Wesley Girls Junior Secondary School, Lagos
Jeremiah Blessing – Williams International Secondary School, Kogi state
Sanusi Hikmat – Wesley College, Oyo State
Christianah Timothy – Evangel College, Gombe State
Enenu Catherine Agu – Samjosh Best Brains Int’l Academy, Benue State
Tirenioluwa Ogungbesan – Temple Secondary School, Lagos State
Nelson Uhiara Munachi – Wonderland Christian High School, Abia State
Ibiyemi Shukurat Ajoke – Odewale Community High School – Ogun State

These talented young writers have demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity, and passion in their submissions, impressing our judges with their unique perspectives and mastery of language. The finalists will now compete for the top prizes.

“We are delighted to announce the top 10 finalists in our writing competition,” said Bankole Banjo, Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, SanlamAllianz Nigeria. “The quality of submissions was outstanding, and we look forward to seeing these talented young writers’ ideas come to life in an industry-first digital comic series,” he concluded.

The winning stories will not only receive cash prizes and education insurance packages but will also have their stories converted into comics to further drive insurance education in Nigeria, especially amongst the younger generation. This initiative aims to make learning about insurance fun and engaging for young people. Winners will be announced at a gala event at Odeya Centre, Lagos Island, come October 3, 2025.