News

TLDS’UI Opens Entries for 12th Timi Olagunju Poetry Prize

The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan, TLDS’UI, has called for entries for the 12th edition of the Timi Olagunju Poetry Prize at JAWWAR, inviting University of Ibadan students to submit original poems on the theme, “Uprisings.”

According to the organisers, the competition is open to all UI students, with entrants required to submit one original, unpublished poem of not more than 30 lines.

Winners of the competition will receive ₦120,000, ₦80,000, and ₦50,000 for the first, second, and third positions, respectively. Submissions are to be made through the designated online portal in line with the competition guidelines. Entries close on September 25, 2026.

Sunday Precious Nnamdi

Nnamdi Sunday is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Ibadan and a campus journalist with a strong focus on news reporting, health and creative writing. He currently serves as the News Editor and Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Clinicals) at UIMSA Press, having previously held the role of News Editor. He is the recipient of the UIMSA Press Pressman of the Year award for the 2024/2025 session and was nominated for Best News Reporter at the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan awards for the same session. Outside of medicine and writing, he is passionate about choral music, and can often be found singing, attending events, networking, and exploring new experiences.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button