• GROUP
  • CAREERS
  • UBA FOUNDATION
  • ATM/BRANCH LOCATOR
  • OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Close
Sierra Leone
  • Nigeria
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Tchad
  • RDC
  • Cote d'ivoire
  • Gabon
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • Moçambique
  • Senegal
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • France
  • America
  • Mali
  • UK
  • Foundation
  • Alumni
  • UAE
  • France

 

    MENUMENU
    • INTERNET BANKING
      • Personal
      • Business
    • Personal
      • Personal
        • UBA Personal Banking

          At UBA, we are constantly thinking about you! We create accounts tailored to your individual needs as a valued customer and are constantly developing new products and services to help make banking and life easier for you

      • Savings Accounts
        • Savings Account

      • Money Transfer
        • Easily transfer cash to countries outside your region.

          UBA international money transfer Is a secured electronic payment service that allows money transfer across African countries and beyond.

      • Loans & Payments
        • Loans & Payment

          No matter what your needs are, we are here for you. ​

      • Cards
        • Our cards are highly convenient to use anytime.

          Our cards are issued to clients that perform one or more of a number of services that relate to giving the client access to numerous services.

      • Current Accounts
        • Our Current account enables you bank wisely.

          A UBA Current Account is suitable for everyone, whether employed, self-employed, students, artisans, or members of the diaspora.

      • UBA Connect
        • UBA Connect

          With UBA Connect, our customers can make cash withdrawals, deposits and transfers at any UBA branch across Africa

    • Digital Banking
      • Digital Banking
      • Notification Services
      • Mobile Banking
      • Instant Bills Pay
    • Diaspora Banking
      • Diaspora Banking
    • Media
      • Press Release
      • News
      • Blog
      • Gallery
      • Financial Reports
      • Newsletter
    • ABOUT US
      • About UBA ( SL )
        • History

          About UBA Sierra Leone

      • Careers
        • Careers

          See our Latest Job openings

      • History
      • Leadership
      • Moving to Sierra Leone
      • Information Security Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms & Conditions
    • Help
      • Help
      • Contact
      • Whistle Blowing
  • LOG IN
UBA Sierra Leone

Three girls emerge as winners of UBA Sierra Leone 4th National Essay Competition

By ubawebcoord on February 20, 2024

Three girls emerge as winners of UBA Sierra Leone 4th National Essay Competition

  1. 1st Position: Thea Nyaloh Davies, 14 Years, Jonathan’s Children School, Bo – NLe 50,000 Scholarship Grants

  2. 2nd Position: Sherilyn A.N Kamara, 16 Years, Annie Walsh Memorial School, Freetown- NLe 30,000 Scholarship Grants

  3. 3rd Position: Nadia Nganga Sebba, 17  Years, Cluny Free The Children (CFTC) Secondary School, Kono – NLe 20,000 Scholarship Grants

On Friday, February 16th, 2024, UBA Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), concluded the 4th Edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition. The NEC final was held at the UBA Head Office training room with live Facebook coverage through the Bank’s official Facebook page and Liberty TV online, and in the presence of other media representatives and parents of the participants.

During the 4th Edition, a total of 307 essays were received, with 74 being disqualified based on the following reasons: typed essays submitted, duplicated essays, no BECE results presented, and no contact information. In the 2022 edition, UBA Sierra Leone received 234 essays, with 24 being disqualified. Among the 307 essays received in 2023, 233 essays were handed over to the judges to mark. 

A total of 122 girls submitted essays as compared to 111 boys nationwide. Essays were received from Bo, Bombali, Bonthe, Kailahun, Kambia, Karene, Kenema, Koinadugu, Kono, PortLoko, Western Area Urban, and Western Area Rural. Essays were not received from Falaba, Tonkolili, Moyamba, and Pujehun districts. The 24 finalists were asked to write on the topic “The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Education in Sierra Leone” in front of reputable supervisors in 45 minutes. This was part of the essay process to select the12  winners among the 24 finalists.

 

After the 24 participants wrote the semi-final essay topic, another topic was given to the 12 finalists after a long break to allow the judges to mark the first set of 24 scripts. The final essay topic to get the three winners was for them to “Write on the Positive and Negative Influence of Social Media on Youth Behaviour and Education in Sierra Leone.” Another 45 minutes were allocated to the final 12 to get the 3 winners. 

Assessing their respective essays were five distinguished judges drawn from top public tertiary institutions in the country. These judges are doctors and professors in English, Literature, and Mass Communication. The scripts were graded using the following as a guide: organization, expression, content, and mechanical accuracies.

Announcing the winners, the MD/CEO of UBA Sierra Leone said that the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition offers an opportunity for pupils in examination classes to strengthen their critical thinking, civics, and other skillsets relevant to their growth. He also expressed delight on the number of girls that submitted entries. ‘This edition is very special because all the winners are girls’ says Mohamed Alhajie Samoura MD/CEO UBA Sierra Leone. He challenged the Marketing and Corporate Communications Team to drive more awareness on NEC Call so that the 2024 edition hits over a thousand applicants.

 

The top 12 candidates each received a branded  laptop, UBA branded school bags, UBA corporate items, certificate of participation, and the top three winners received trophies that will be a legacy for them to cherish. The 24 qualifying students received certificates of participation and brand gift items from UBA. The bank  opened UBA Teens accounts  for the participants to introduce them to good savings practice.

The National Essay Competition (NEC) is a UBA Foundation Initiative that was initiated in 2011 as part of the Foundation’s drive to improve access to education for the underprivileged across Africa. UBA Sierra Leone started NEC in 2020 in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education. In this  edition, the bank also partnered with the National Commission for Children (NCC) which further enhanced the call for participants from across the 16 districts of Sierra Leone.

Thea Nyaloh Davies

Thea Nyaloh Davies

1st Position

14 Years, Jonathan’s Children School, Bo - NLe 50,000

Sherilyn A.N Kamara

Sherilyn A.N Kamara

2nd Position

16 Years, Annie Walsh Memorial School, Freetown- NLe 30,000

Nadia Nganga Sebba

Nadia Nganga Sebba

3rd Position

17 Years, Cluny Free The Children (CFTC) Secondary School, Kono - NLe 20,000

Posted in News, UBA Foundation.
Share
←  NewerECOMOF 2024: UBA Affirms Pledge to Stimulate African Economic Expansion through Strategic Supports for Mining and Oil Sectors
Older  →Bank of Sierra Leone approves Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as Managing Director/CEO of UBA Sierra Leone

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

  • Banking With Us
    • Personal Banking
    • Digital Solutions
  • Helpful Information
    • Savings Account
    • Current Account
    • Cards
    • Contact Us
  • About UBA
    • Business Focus
    • UBA History
    • Achievements
    • Strength & Ratings
  • Resources
    • Shareholders Information
    • Key Figures
    • CEO's Overview
    • Analyst's Reports
    • Reports
  • Connect
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter

    **I agree that UBA Group and its affiliates may use my contact details to send me communications

    Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play






UBA Sierra Leone is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Sierra Leone.
  • © 2025 United Bank for Africa. All Rights Reserved.
  • Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy
  • INTERNET BANKING
    • Personal
    • Business
  • Home
  • Personal
    • Personal
    • Savings Accounts
    • Money Transfer
    • Loans & Payments
    • Cards
    • Current Accounts
    • UBA Connect
  • Digital Banking
    • Digital Banking
    • Notification Services
    • Mobile Banking
    • Instant Bills Pay
  • Diaspora Banking
    • Diaspora Banking
  • Media
    • Press Release
    • News
    • Blog
    • Gallery
    • Financial Reports
    • Newsletter
  • ABOUT US
    • About UBA ( SL )
    • Careers
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Moving to Sierra Leone
    • Information Security Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Help
    • Help
    • Contact
    • Whistle Blowing
  • Personal
  • Business