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 Achievements Award 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