By:Kenneth Appiah bani.
The highly anticipated 2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition (JGNEC) will be officially launched today at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall. This annual event, organized by Junior Graphic, a subsidiary of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), aims to enhance reading and writing skills among schoolchildren across the country.
This year’s competition is themed “Nurturing Creativity: The Role of Reading and Writing”, reinforcing the importance of literacy in shaping young minds. The competition, which began in 2011, provides learners in upper primary and junior high schools (JHS) with a platform to express their thoughts on relevant issues, expand their knowledge, and broaden their perspectives.
The initiative is proudly sponsored by FirstBank Ghana, Promasidor Ghana Limited (producers of Cowbell Milk Powder), Papaye, and Peeva Beverages.
Recognizing the 2024 Winners
At today’s launch, the top 10 winners of the 2024 edition will be honored for their outstanding essays.
Overall Winner: Nathaniel Mawuli Agbozo-Ayeh
St. Dominic R/C Basic School, Akwatia (Eastern Region)
2nd Place: James Kwame Anti University JHS, Cape Coast (Central Region)
3rd Place: Nicole Naa Lamley Mills Christ the King School, Accra
4th Place: Abena Ayepah Koomson
St. Paul Methodist JHS, Tema
5th Place: Joseph Frimpong Asare Ideel Community School, Accra
6th Place: Obaa Yaa Frimpong
Silicon Valley International School, Accra
7th Place: Aaron Kofi Danquah Winterfell School, Obuasi (Ashanti Region)
8th Place: Christabel Naa Torshie Abbey
Dar-Es-Salaam ‘A’ JHS, Accra
9th Place: Eugenia Kissiwaa Frimpong St. Anthony R/C JHS, Nkawkaw (Eastern Region)
10th Place: Innarh Nau Nyande – St. Jude Catholic School, Accra
Over the years, winners of the competition have received incredible prizes, including cash rewards, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, and branded souvenirs from sponsors. Additionally, for the past three years, the overall winners have had the rare privilege of meeting the President at the Jubilee House and accompanying him to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
While in New York, they visited iconic sites, participated in educational summits, and engaged with children and dignitaries from across the world, further enriching their learning experiences.
Competition Format
The 2025 competition will be held in two phases:
- Preliminary Stage: Students will write their essays from home and submit them for evaluation.
- Final Stage: The top 50 shortlisted candidates will advance to the final round, where they will write under the supervision of GCGL officials in their respective regions.
To prepare participants for the competition, workshops will be organized nationwide to equip schoolchildren with essential writing skills, a strong command of the English language, and techniques for crafting compelling essays.
The Junior Graphic National Essay Competition continues to be a driving force in promoting literacy, critical thinking, and creativity among young learners in Ghana.
