Governor Oyebanji congratulates Faith Ayomide Ogundola

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Faith Ayomide Ogundola, a student at Ekiti State University International College in Ado Ekiti, on winning the National Electricity Regulatory Commission’s 2024 Energy Essay Competition.

Governor Oyebanji congratulates Faith Ayomide Ogundola
The competition saw participation from over 500 students nationwide and was judged by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

Ekiti, Faith Ogundola, who is in SS2, took first place in the competition with an essay on the topic “How does the New Customer Protection Regulation (CPR 2023) Protect the Rights & Obligations of Electricity Customers?”.

Governor Oyebanji acknowledged his delight in Ogundola’s accomplishment in a statement, emphasising the success of his administration’s educational investment.

He emphasised his dedication to recognising and rewarding Ekiti indigenes who achieve in a variety of sectors, and vowed to continue providing opportunities for young people to demonstrate their abilities.

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See full statement released by the CPS below;

OYEBANJI FELICITATES EKITI PUPIL, FAITH OGUNDOLA, WINNER OF NERC ENERGY ESSAY COMPETITION

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Miss Faith Ayomide Ogundola who emerged as the overall best student in the 2024 Energy Essay Competition organized by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for SS2 students across the country.

Ogundola, a student of Ekiti State University (EKSU) International College, Ado Ekiti secured 1st place in the 2024 edition of the annual Essay Competition with the topic “How does the New Customer Protection Regulation (CPR 2023) Protect the Rights & Obligations of Electricity Customers?”.

According to a tweet by NERC on the Commission’s X handle, “over 500 SS2 students in Nigeria participated in the competition, which was marked by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)”.

The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, expressed joy that the investment of his administration in the education sector has continued to yield positive results, adding that he feels proud seeing Ekiti children and youths competing favorably with their contemporaries nationally and globally and excelling.

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Governor Oyebanji said his government would not stop celebrating outstanding Ekiti indigenes who continue to do the State proud in their respective fields, adding that the administration would continue to provide platforms and opportunities for Ekiti youths to exhibit their God-given talents.

Miss Ogundola came first out of over 500 SS 2 students that participated in the competition across the country.

The Essay topic where Ogundola beat other contestants was “HOW DOES THE NEW CUSTOMER PROTECTION REGULATION (CPR 2023) PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS?”. The Essay was marked by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The award ceremony was held at the NERC ‘s office in Abuja with the first 3 winners receiving cheques, plaques and certificates. Ogundola received a cheque of #500,000.00 along with other materials, being the overall winner.

The NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, while presenting the award said that the annual event was to encourage children and youths to develop interests in Nigerian power sector, electricity and energy conservation.

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The Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Professor Babatola Ayodele congratulated Faith Ogundola and the management of EKSU International College, Afao – Ekiti for making the university proud. He assured that the College would always receive his administration’s support.

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