Ziri Ezi Application Form

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This competition is open to Nigerian Nationals only. (Nigerians living abroad can apply)

I am Nigerian

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Applicant's Full Name

Please enter your surname first.

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Date of Birth

You must be aged 16-25 at the time of filling this form to apply

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Residence

Village/City/Town

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Country

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If you don't have an email, type N/A

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Phone Number

We prefer to contact you via email. If you don’t have reliable email access, please provide your phone number in case we can't reach you through email.

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Applying As a Group?

Maximum of 3 members per group

Yes

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If applying as a group, write the full names of your other two group members.

Proxy's Full Name.

Only fill this if you are filling this form on behalf of the applicant? This means the email and phone numbers provided is yours and we'll contact you on the applicant's behalf.

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The Problem

Here’s where you describe the problem you want to solve—just the problem, not your solution (yet). Explain why it matters, and who or what it affects. We’re not looking for big national problems; simply look around where you live, study or work. We want to see how well you observe and make sense of what’s happening around you, no matter how big or small.

Describe the problem clearly in one sentence.

Make this short! You’ll have a chance to say more in the following sections.

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Where in Nigeria does this problem exist?

Be specific about the location—city, village, state, local government area.

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What do you think is causing the problem?

Be specific and think broadly! The problem you see may be caused by something bigger. Trace the problem to where it actually started from—even if it's from the past or from an entirely different situation.

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When did the problem start?

If you don't know when it actually started, tell us when you became aware of, or affected by it. The more the problem affects you, or somebody you know, the more you can understand the best way to solve it.

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Who, or what is most negatively affected, and by how much?

It’s easy to focus on people, but don’t forget the environment—water, animals, plants, or even the air. Remember, our Ziri Ezi value system sees everything as interconnected, so what affects nature will eventually affect us.

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How have people affected by the problem responded?

What do the people directly affected think about it? Do they even realise it's a problem? Are they trying to fix it, or do they feel stuck/helpless? Are there any misunderstandings of the problem that might be making things worse?

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Bonus Questions

You could gain extra points if your answer to these optional questions sheds more light on your identified problem. Otherwise, you can skip and go on to the next section.

Have there been any attempt from the outside to resolve the problem?

Has anyone from the outside stepped in to help? Like, has the government tried to do anything, or have other people tried to make things better?

Is anyone, or any group taking advantage of this situation for their own gain?

Is there anyone or any group(s) you can think of, who may be benefiting from this problem, or even prolonging it / making it worse for their own gain?

Your Solution

Time to tell us your cool ideas to addressing this problem you've identified. Don't fill this section without reading the Submissions Guidelines for what we do NOT want. We are interested in realistic, practical solution that make sense, and can be carried out by YOU, or the people directly affected by the problem.

Define the idea clearly in one statement.

Keep it short! This is your chance to grab our attention and make us excited to keep reading.

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How does your solution work?

Tell us more! What would it do? What would it look like? Would it be something to be used, seen, worn, built, etc.? Does it solve all or part of the problem, and how?

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How will it benefit those affected by the problem?

Be specific about how their lives will change for the better because of your solution. Don't forget nature—make the connection to how the environment will be improved by your solution. The positive impact doesn't have to happen immediately as long as it happens eventually, and can be sustained.

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Who’s needed to make it happen?

What skills will you (or people that you would like to collaborate with) need to bring your solution to life? We love ideas that involve the people most affected by the problem to be part of the solution, as they’ll help make it stronger and more lasting.

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What natural resources are needed?

Think about the environment—will your idea harm it in any way? If you're creating a product or gadget, tell us how it would be made or powered, and where the materials would come from. We want to make sure that we solve problems for people without creating new ones for nature.

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Bonus Questions

Another chance to earn extra points! But that's only if adds more to the questions already answered. Otherwise, skip to the next section.

Timeline

If you had the right skills and resources, how long do you think it would take to get your idea developed? If your solution needs people to make big changes at first, think about how you can make it easier for them to adjust. This will help make sure they stick with it long enough to see the benefits.

Communication

How would you convince people (especially those affected) that your solution is valuable and get them to support it? Do you see your solution clashing with the cultural religious, or political views of the people? If so, how would you handle that?

Ziri Ezi Competiton

The Problem

Bonus Questions

Your Solution

Bonus Questions

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