It was a celebration of brilliance, creativity, and purpose as Heirs Insurance Group crowned the champions of its 2025 National Essay Championship, rewarding Nigeria’s next generation of thinkers and teachers with a combined ₦10.5 million in scholarships and grants.
The grand finale, held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, drew participants from all six geopolitical zones, with over 5,000 submissions exploring the theme: “The Role of Insurance in Keeping Families Safe and Secure.”
Young Brilliance on Display
Thirteen-year-old Rhema-Love Abraham from Precepts Learning Field, Lagos, emerged as the overall winner, walking away with a ₦5 million scholarship and a ₦1 million grant for her school. Her essay impressed judges with its insight and originality, capturing how insurance strengthens family stability in uncertain times.
The first runner-up, Bernice Michael of S-TEE High School, Lagos, earned a ₦2 million scholarship, while Afopefoluwa Tofio-Jacobs of D-IVY College, Ogun State, claimed third place with ₦1 million.
Honouring Teachers Who Inspire
In a groundbreaking addition, Heirs Insurance introduced a Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize to recognise educators driving financial literacy in their schools.
Okpe James Chidi of Urban Secondary School, Umuna Orlu, Imo State, received ₦1 million in cash and a ₦500,000 school grant for his creative project on integrating insurance education into classroom learning.
Inspiring a Culture of Knowledge
Speaking at the event, Niyi Onifade, Sector Head at Heirs Insurance Group, commended the students and teachers for their creativity and vision.
“These young Nigerians embody the values of innovation and resilience that our nation needs. By understanding the role of insurance early, they are building the foundation for a more financially secure future,” he said.
Onifade noted that the Essay Championship goes beyond competition — it’s a mission to build awareness, empower minds, and transform perceptions of insurance across generations.
Beyond Prizes — Building a Future
The competition reinforces the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, aligning education with financial empowerment. Through initiatives like this, Heirs Insurance continues to promote:
Youth empowerment through education and creativity.
Financial literacy as a cornerstone for economic resilience.
Teacher recognition, highlighting educators as key partners in social progress.
National development, linking insurance awareness to broader societal growth.
As the applause fades and the winners return home, the ripple effect continues. The initiative not only celebrates academic excellence but also encourages other institutions to invest in similar youth-focused projects.
For Heirs Insurance, the message is clear: education and financial literacy are inseparable pillars of Nigeria’s progress — and by investing in both, the company is helping shape a future where every young Nigerian understands the true value of protection, purpose, and possibility.
