2024 Topic: The Impact of Social Media on Youth Engagement and Political Participation in Nigeria
Awardees:
Favour Eraikhuemen (University of Benin)
Godslove Odigie (Benson Idahosa University)
Favour Omdiagbon (University of Benin)
Malcolm Erhazele (University of Benin)
Grace Ivie Osin (University of Benin)

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2023 ​Topic: Incessant Strikes in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions and How to Address Them
​Awardees:
Great Erhazele (Ambrose Alli University)
Ofure Efe-Umaigba (University of Benin)
Precious Eghomwanre (University of Benin)
Emmanuel Nekpenekpen (Ambrose Alli University)

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​2022 Topic: Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: Strategies of Combatting Violence against Women and Girls​
Awardees:
Victoria Oluwatosin (University of Benin)
Emilia Achioya (University of Benin)
Caleb Osagie (University of Benin)
Esther Egbaidomeh (University of Benin)
Victory Omuera (University of Benin)

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​2021 Topic: Depression: Facts, Myths & Stigma. Implications for Mental Health in Africa
Awardees:
Unity Ehijie (Ambrose Alli University) 
Richard Ihensekhien (University of Benin) 
Michael Ehikioya (Ambrose Alli University) 
Jeffery Uduehi (University of Benin) 
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​2021 Special Topic: Youth Reflections on ENDSARS Protest
Awardees:
Ndubisi Chibuzor Paul (University of Nigeria)
Ibrahim Sambo (University of Maiduguri) 
Iyeomoan Ehizogie (Ambrose Alli University) 
Rolake Olusola George (Adekunle Ajasin University)

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2020 Topic: Tackling Insecurity in the West African Sub-region: finding Workable Solutions
Awardees:

• Ehimemen Aigbokhaevbo  (University of Benin)
• Ehizokhale Erewele  (University of Benin)
• Georgina Oaikhena  (Ambrose Alli University)
• Martins Okoromu  (University of Benin)

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2019 Topic: ​Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Strategies for Effective Poverty Reduction in Africa
Awardees:

• Courage Egwabor (Ambrose Alli University)
• Osamojie Timothy (Ambrose Alli University)
• Efe Osarumwese (University of Benin)
• Eguagie Success (University of Benin) 
• Ataije Precious (Ambrose Alli University)​

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2018 Topic: ​Youth Migrations from Africa: Addressing the Causes and Finding Solutions
Awardees:​​

• Godswill Ekhator (University of Benin)
• John Ehisuonria (University of Benin)
• Endurance Abiodun (Ambrose Alli University)
• Kindness Ohonbamu (University of Benin) 
• Sowest Ehikhamhen (Ambrose Alli University)
• Emmanuel Omokagbo (University of Benin)

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2017 Topic: ​Social Welfare Policy and the Protection of the Rights of the African Child
Awardees:​​

• Nathaniel Asibor (University of Benin)
• Yusuf Akpeji (University of Benin)
• Richard Ebvuomwan (University of Benin)
• Barnabas Akharame (University of Benin)​

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2016 Topic: ​Moving Nigeria Beyond Oil: Roadmap for economic diversification for sustainable development
Awardees:​​

• Malcolm Emwata (University of Benin)
• Izebe Evbogame (University of Benin)
• Sunny Jatta (University of Benin)

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2015 Topic: ​Strategies for addressing the challenges of funding higher education in Nigeria
Awardees:​​

• Ezekiel Efeobhokhan (University of Benin)
• Joy Oboh (Ambrose Alli University)