SystemSpecs is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), Nigeria’s national technology-focused competition for students in public and private schools.
CDEC has received over 20,000 essay submissions from children across all six geopolitical zones – a testament to the growing hunger among Nigerian youth to engage meaningfully with the challenges shaping their country. The 2026 edition sustained this momentum with strong, nationwide representation, and a continued rise in female participation that has grown by 36.5 per cent over the past three years – reflecting a competition that is becoming more inclusive with every passing year. This year’s top 50 finalists across both the Junior and Senior categories were drawn from multiple geopolitical zones, underscoring the truly national character of the initiative.
