INTRODUCTION

From independence to this day free and fair elections has been a major issue in Nigeria, an aspiration by the populace which has not yet materialised. The electoral process in Nigeria is fraught with issues that hamper the goal of free and fair elections.

We believe a key to workable elections and truer democracy in Nigeria is getting the young people involved in the democratic process.

In recent times, there has been a huge clamour for the use of an electronic voting system for the forth coming elections.

The goal of the competition is to design an electoral voting system that is workable in Nigeria.

The first prize is $1000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. There are also five other cash prizes of $50 to be won win.

Winning designs would be publicised and the aim is to bring the dialogue of efficient electoral processes back to public discussion, as well as showing workable ideas (with the Nigerian situation in mind) to the Nigerian government.

BASIC GUIDELINES

The competition is open to people aged 17 – 30.

Entrants could be individuals or groups (maximum of five people per group) Groups are allowed, with a maximum number of five people per group.

The competition is only open only to Nigerians in Nigeria.

The ideas and final design must be original ideas.

One submission per person or group



PROCESS

Applicants are advised to complete and submit the online form by visiting www.braingainnigeria.org

The deadline for submission of design work is the 31st of August. The design submission could include diagrams (and) models of the design, and a write up of how it works. Note that the design MUST be workable in Nigeria and MUST be an original design.

Ten submissions will be short listed after the deadline and those shortlisted would be informed.

After notification, the short listed groups/individuals would need to build workable prototypes of their design which would be presented in front of judges and a live audience on the award day.

Visit www.braingainnigeria.org for further information.