AS part of the year 2022 International Women’s Day celebration, the British High Commission in Nigeria is set to launch its ‘British High Commissioner for a Day' competition in Nigeria.
The competition, as gathered by our correspondence, is targeted at offering young women between the ages of 18-23 the opportunity to be the British High Commissioner for a day.
As contained in a statement signed by the British High Commission, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the competition is part of activities to mark International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2022, and in celebration of the year of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
“The competition winner will be given an opportunity to work-shadow the British High Commissioner for a day and will gain some insights into what it is like to be a leader,” the statement read in part.
The statement also affirms that the competition is aimed at encouraging young women to become leaders and advocates for change.
“I am delighted to launch the British High Commissioner for a Day competition. Improving gender equality and empowering women is one of our top priorities at the British High Commission,” British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
“We aim to empower young women from across Nigeria to lend their voices to global issues that would help build a more sustainable future for all.
“I encourage young women aged between 18-23 years to get involved in this competition and look forward to hearing your amazing ideas to make an impact in the world,” Catriona Laing said.
The High Commissioner for a day prospective applicants are expected to record and upload a one-minute video describing ‘what positive change they would like to see in the context of climate action and how they can contribute to making that change happening’. They will then share their video on either Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by tagging @UKin Nigeria and using the hashtag #IW DNG.
Application is opened and will remain opened until 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
