The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has opened applications for the 2026 “Voices for a Sustainable Future” National Sustainability Video Challenge.
The competition is organised in partnership with Kenyon International to celebrate World Environment Day and encourage young Nigerians to promote environmental sustainability through creative video content.
Selected winners will receive a cash prize of N1 million alongside publicity opportunities in national newspapers.
About the Challenge
The challenge is designed to create awareness around environmental sustainability issues while encouraging students to provide practical and innovative solutions to problems affecting communities, institutions, industries, and society.
Participants are expected to produce short videos that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Prize for Winners
The winning participant or team will receive:
• One Million Naira cash prize
• Feature and publicity in national dailies
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to:
• Students from various SPE Student Chapters across Nigeria
• Individuals or groups of 3–5 students
According to the organisers, each individual or team is allowed to submit only one entry.
Video Requirements
Participants must meet the following conditions:
• Video length must be 1 minute
• Preferred platform for posting is LinkedIn
• Participants must tag both Kenyon International and SPE Nigeria Council in their posts
• Entries must include the official hashtags:
#KenyonSustainabilityChallenge
#KenyonXSPE
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged based on:
• Initiative and Creativity – 35%
• Quality of Video Production – 15%
• Social Media Reach and Engagement – 50%
Application Timeline
• Launch Date: June 5, 2026
• Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026
Students interested in sustainability, environmental advocacy, and digital storytelling are encouraged to participate before the deadline.





