2024 International Youth and Discovery Awards Winners (Nigerian Round)

The United Organization for Education and Sports Development (UOESD) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Society of Nigeria, has officially released the results of the 2024 International Youth and Discovery Awards (Nigerian Round), an annual youth development initiative organized for members of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON).

The 2024 Nigerian round of the competition was successfully conducted from 18th to 24th August 2024, with broad participation from parishes across various dioceses in Nigeria. The programme served as a national platform for identifying, nurturing, and celebrating outstanding youth talents across diverse areas of human capacity, including writing, debating, singing, acting, sports, leadership, and innovation.

Parishes from different dioceses were duly represented and demonstrated exceptional creativity, discipline, leadership skills, and remarkable potential. The competition once again highlighted the depth of talent among Nigerian Catholic youths and reaffirmed the importance of structured youth empowerment and discovery programmes.

Awards, Recognition and AchievementsAward winners received all prizes and recognitions attached to the programme. 

These included:

● Substantial cash awards

● Ambassadorial awards and appointments

● Impact and Inspiring Leadership Awards

The conferment of the prestigious title of Commonwealth Youth Ambassador of Nigeria, awarded to exceptional and innovative young leaders in March 2025

Official Results – 2024 Nigerian Round

1st Position: St. Paul’s Parish, Mgbakwu – 478 points

2nd Position: St. Michael’s Parish, Egwu Achi – 426 points

3rd Position: St. Benedict’s Parish, Enugwu Ukwu – 423 points

St. Michael’s Parish, Akwaeze – 384 points

St. Felix Parish, Nise – 383 points

Christ the King Parish, Adazi – 365 points

Madonna Parish, Agulu – 364.5 points

St. John D’ Apostle and Evangelist Parish, Agulu – 356 points

Queen of All Hearts Parish, Aguluzigbo – 346 points

St. Mary’s Parish, Awka – 341 points

St. Mary’s Parish, Lapai, Niger State – 337 points

St. Paul’s Parish, Obeledu – 316 points

Holy Trinity Parish, Obeledu – 301 points

SS Peter and Paul Parish, Nise – 230 points

Holy Family Parish, Agulu – 181 points

St. Gregory Parish, Akwaeze – 135 points

St. Mary’s Parish, Nimo – 133 points

Christ the King Parish, Isuaniocha – 120 points

St. Mary’s Parish, Achi – 81 points

St. John of the Cross Parish, Awlaw – 64 points

St. Mary’s Parish, Awgbu – 35.5 points

St. Albert the Great Catholic Chaplaincy, Enugu – 34 points

St. John’s Parish, Enugu Agidi – 24 points

St. Michael’s Parish, Agbamere – 24 points

St. Brigid Parish, Asata, – Participation Award

Recap of 2023 Winners

1st Position: Christ the King Parish, Isuaniocha

2nd Position: St. Theresa’s Parish, Nibo

3rd Position: St. Michael’s Parish, Egwu Achi

Recap of 2021 Winners

1st Position: St Albert the Great Catholic Chaplaincy, Enugu

2nd Position: St John of God Parish, Akwu Achi

3rd Position: Sacred Heart Parish, Inyi