National Youth Talent and Discovery Award
Press Release – Call for Entries
The United Organization for Education and Sports Development (UOESD) has officially opened entries for the 5th Edition of the National Youth Talent and Discovery Award, scheduled to take place in August 2026.
This year’s edition will be hosted in the Awgu Diocese, Enugu State, Nigeria, following a nationwide vote by youths across Nigeria.
The event is being organized in collaboration with the Commonwealth Society of Nigeria. UOESD will sponsor and oversee the national competitions, while the Commonwealth Society of Nigeria will facilitate the African and potentially global rounds, as declared by Amb. Chineke Cajethan Goodluck, President General.
Competition Categories:
Performance Arts
1. Pantomime Contest
2. Singing Contest
3. Acting Contest
4. Comedy Show
5. Dancing Contest
6. Storytelling Contest (Oral)
Literary Competitions:
1. Essay Writing
2. Debating Championship
3. Spelling Bee
4. Short Story Writing
5. Poetry Competition
Sports and Games:
1. Volleyball Contest
2. Football Challenge
Track Events:
1. 100m
2. 200m
3. 400m
4. 800m
5. 1,500m
6. 5,000m
7. 10,000m races
Relay Races:
4×100m
4×200m
4×400m
4×800m
Field Events:
High Jump
Long Jump
Javelin Throw
Fun Games:
1. Blind Race
2. Egg Race
3. Sack Race
4. Needle Race
5. Blindfold Challenge
6. Eat with me in 10 minutes
7. Drink with me in 10 minutes
Quiz Competitions:
1. General Knowledge (English & Mathematics)
2. World History
3. Bible Quiz
4. Science Quiz (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, ICT, Computer Studies)
5. Social & Management Sciences: (Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Accounting)
6. Humanities (Literature in English, Government, Civic Education)
Creative Arts:
Creative Visual Art (Drawing)
Lectures & Participation Sessions
Special lectures and interactive sessions will also feature during the event.
Eligibility and Preliminary Information:
Participation is open to all interested:
1. Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) Parishes
2. Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS)
3. Young Catholic Students (YCS) in Nigeria.
4. Registration Fee: ₦10,000 per parish
5. Delegation Size: Each participating unit (parish, chaplaincy or school may attend with up to 25 representatives maximum
6. Facilities: Free accommodation, water, electricity, and security will be provided for the one-week program.
Awards and prizes
Main Prizes:
● 1st Place: ₦500,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate of Accomplishment
● 2nd Place: ₦300,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate of Accomplishment
● 3rd Place: ₦200,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate of Accomplishment
Special Awards:
● FIFA Awards – Top 20 male & female football players will be selected to join an international football league.
● Best Participating Diocese in Nigeria – Diocese with the highest number of registered parishes.
● Best Participating Deanery in Nigeria – Deanery with the highest number of registered parishes.
● Best CYON/NFCS/YCS Leader of the year – Awarded to an outstanding leader with proven achievements one for each at the Deanery, Diocesan and National levels.
● UOESD Impact & Inspiring Leadership Awards – Given to young leaders, priests, and church leaders who will also be appointed as Commonwealth Ambassadors of Nigeria.
● Commonwealth Diocese of the Year for Youth Development Award
● Other consolation prizes will also be awarded to promising runner's up
Registration Details:
Opens: 6th September 2025
Closes: 28th February 2026
To register, send a confirmation chat via WhatsApp to +234 814 565 5819 alongside your parish name, deanery and diocese
All further information, including the second stage of the event, will be communicated directly to registered parishes, chaplaincy and others
Be part of this prestigious national celebration of youth talent, creativity, and leadership!