How to apply for Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Prize Awards 2019 – Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its yearly literary and science awards – Apply here!
1.) Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literature 2019
2.) Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism Award 2019
Application Closing Date
5th April, 2019.
Submission Procedure
- Ten copies of the entry and, if available, an e-copy, together with evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopy of Nigerian passport or National identily card), may be submitted either by authors or publishers, in accordance with the genres in competition.
- Books should be submitted to Nigeria LNG Limiteds External Relations Division, promoters of the prize, by the stipulated deadline. Failure to meet the stated conditions will lead to disqualification of the entry.
- No book published before January, 2015 will be accepted. Complete contact information, including full contact address, email(s), phone number(s) and other relevant contact Information should accompany each submission.
- An author will enter only one published work, Mere manuscripts will not be considered. No book previously submitted for this competition may be re-submitted at later date, even if major revisions have been made or a new edition published. The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.
- No members of the Advisory Board or Panel of judges can enter their work(s) for the award in the period in which they are serving and two years therafter. No entries will be entertained from members of NLNG Staff and their families
Panel of Judges
- A panel of judges has been appointed for The Nigeria Prize for Literature by the Advisory Board .for Literature.
- The appointment of judges has been done to reflect the genre in competition for the year. Persons appointed as judges have wide experience, peer recognition, good public image, and command respect nationally and internationally.
- The outcome of the process as approved by the Advisory Board shall be final
Panel of Judges
- Professor Obododinma Oha – Chairman
- Professor Asabe Usman Kabir – Member
- DR Patric Oloko – Member
An International Consultant will be appointed.
Advisory Board
- Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo – Chairman
- Professor Jerry Agada – Member
- Professor Emeritus Ben Elugbe – Member
Announcement and Public Presentation of Winners
- The Winners will normally be announced and presented to the public in October.
Application Closing Date
5th April, 2019.
Method of Application