Heirs Insurance Group has announced the winners of the 4th edition of the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship, a national competition aimed at promoting financial literacy and academic excellence among secondary school students and educators across Nigeria.
The grand finale, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, brought together students, parents, teachers, and education leaders for a celebration of creativity, knowledge, and innovation.
This year’s contest, themed “The Role of Insurance in Keeping Families Safe and Secure,” drew over 5,000 entries from junior secondary school students nationwide.
After a rigorous assessment process conducted by a distinguished panel of academics and independently verified by Deloitte & Touche, 13-year-old Rhema-Love Abraham of Precepts Learning Field, Lagos, emerged as the overall winner. She received a ₦5 million scholarship and a ₦1 million grant for her school.
Bernice Michael of S-TEE High School, Lagos, won second place with a ₦2 million scholarship, while Afopefoluwa Tofio-Jacobs of D-IVY College, Ogun State, secured third place, earning a ₦1 million scholarship.
In a new addition to this year’s competition, Heirs Insurance introduced the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize — an initiative designed to recognize educators who actively promote insurance education in their schools and communities.
Mr. Okpe James Chidi, a teacher at Urban Secondary School, Umuna Orlu, Imo State, emerged as the inaugural winner of the prize. He received a ₦1 million cash award and a ₦500,000 grant for his school. His project, which enhanced students’ understanding of financial literacy and insurance, was commended for its innovation, reach, and measurable impact.
The Heirs Insurance Essay Championship continues to reinforce the company’s commitment to fostering education, financial inclusion, and the culture of insurance awareness among young Nigerians.
