ACCRA, GHANA – The national stage was set for the country’s brightest young minds as the 2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition held its second phase on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Fifty finalists from upper primary and Junior High Schools across Ghana competed in Accra and other regional centers for a coveted spot in the grand finale.
The competition’s journey began during the third term of the 2024-2025 academic year when students nationwide submitted their initial entries. From that vast pool of talent, the top 50 contenders were announced in early September, setting the stage for this week’s intense in-person essay examination.
The Challenge: Creativity, Reading, and Writing
Centered around the theme, “Nurturing Creativity: The Role of Reading and Writing,” the one-hour examination challenged students to tackle one of three thought-provoking essay questions on critical national issues and creative storytelling.
The head office of the Graphic Communications Group in Accra served as a major center, hosting approximately 20 finalists from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To ensure fair and widespread participation, the remaining finalists took the same test simultaneously at the company’s various regional offices.
Top 50 Finalists of 2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition
What’s Next: The Road to the Grand Finale
According to the organizers, the competition is heating up. From this talented group of 50, only 10 will advance to the grand finale. The results for this second phase are expected to be released within two weeks.
Following the announcement, a final series of activities will be held to determine the top three winners. However, all top ten finalists will be recognized and awarded for their outstanding performance.
This prestigious educational event is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors: FirstBank, Papaye, and Peeve Beverages, who will present awards to the winners and finalists.
Essay Questions for the Top 50 Finalists
Below are the official questions presented to the finalists during the second phase of the competition.
Junior Graphic National Essay Competition (2025)
Instructions:
- Marks will be allocated for the clear, logical, and coherent presentation of ideas.
- Your essay should NOT be more than 250 words.
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Theme: Nurturing Creativity: The Role of Reading and Writing Duration: One (1) Hour Sponsors: FirstBank, Papaye, Peeve Beverages
Questions:
Answer any ONE of these THREE questions:
- People who live along our rivers are complaining about the devastating effects of Galamsey on their health. Discuss three problems of Galamsey and their solutions.
- Examination malpractice is a bane on a nation’s development. Discuss this statement and provide some solutions.
- Write a story ending with the statement: “We apologised to each other and reconciled.”
Ghana Education News will keep stakeholders updated with new developments in two weeks.
Source: Wisdom Hammond – Ghanaeducation.org