SEN. EDE DAFINONE 2025 URHOBO LANGUAGE COMPETITION IN MEMORY OF SEN. PIUS AKPOR EWHERIDO
About the Event
The 2025 Urhobo Language Competition, sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone in memory of Senator Pius Akpor Ewherido, invites students from the Delta Central Senatorial District in Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary institutions across Nigeria to participate.
The competition aims to promote and preserve the Urhobo language through active engagement in writing and speech. Eligible participants range from Primary 1 to the 500-level university students.
DATES AND VENUES
1. First Stage: October 18, 2025
* Delta State University, Abraka
* Urhobo College, Effurun
* Government College, Ughelli
2. Second Stage: November 8, 2025
* Delta State University, Abraka
3. Third Stage: November 22, 2025
* Delta State University, Abraka
PRIZES
Category A: Tertiary Institutions
* 1st Prize: #700,000
* 2nd Prize: #500,000
* 3rd Prize: #300,000
Category B: Secondary Schools
* 1st Prize: #300,000
* 2nd Prize: #200,000
* 3rd Prize: #100,000
Category C: Primary Schools
* 1st Prize: #300,000
* 2nd Prize: #200,000
* 3rd Prize: #100,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about the first stage of Sen. Ede Dafinone's Urhobo Language Competition:
Q1: What is the dress code?
A1: There is no specific dress code, but participants are expected to dress in a decent manner.
Q2: What types of questions can we expect?
A2: The competition will feature objective questions covering various aspects of Urhobo, including: Urhobo language, Urhobo culture, Urhobo history, and current affairs related to Urhobo people.
Q3: Where will I write the exams?
A3: Participants will write the exams at the centres they selected when filling out their online registration form.
For further enquiries, call +234 806 069 4785