The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on Nigerian children and youths to showcase their ideas, creativity, and innovative thinking through the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Literary Competition 2025/2026.
The competition commenced on 21 November 2025 and will close on 28 February 2026. All entries are to be submitted online through dedicated submission portals.
This edition was initiated at the behest of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, as part of efforts to encourage intellectual engagement and youth participation in national development.
Theme for the 2025/2026 CAS Literary Competition
The competition is anchored on the theme:
“Optimising Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Air Operations”
Participants are required to align their submissions with the NAF Day 2026 theme, as specified under each competition category. Entries that fail to reflect this focus may be disqualified.
Who Can Apply? (Age Categories)
The competition is open to Nigerian children and youths across the following age groups:
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Primary Schools: 5–11 years
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Secondary Schools: 12–17 years
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Tertiary Institutions: 18–24 years
Applicants must apply under the correct category and age bracket to be considered eligible.
General Submission Requirements (All Categories)
All applicants must provide the following during online submission:
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Valid phone number and email address
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Passport photograph (jpg, jpeg, or png – maximum 150KB)
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Submission file in PDF format (maximum 1MB)
File size and format requirements are strictly enforced.
CAS Essay Competition (Tertiary Institutions)
Eligibility
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Applicants aged 18–24 years
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Open to students of tertiary institutions
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Essay must be original and derived from the NAF Day 2026 theme
Word Count & Submission Rules
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Maximum of 2,000 words
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Upload essay in PDF format
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Deadline: 28 February 2026
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Passport photo: max 150KB
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Essay file: max 1MB
Essay Prizes
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1st Prize: ₦2,000,000
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2nd Prize: ₦1,500,000
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3rd Prize: ₦1,000,000
CAS Poetry Competition (Secondary Schools)
Eligibility
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Applicants aged 12–17 years
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Must be secondary school students
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Poem must align with the NAF Day 2026 theme
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Poem must be original and written in English
Length & Submission Rules
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Maximum of 300 words
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Upload poem in PDF format
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Deadline: 28 February 2026
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Passport photo: max 150KB
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Poetry file: max 1MB
Poetry Prizes
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1st Prize: ₦1,500,000
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2nd Prize: ₦1,250,000
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3rd Prize: ₦1,000,000
CAS Art Competition (Primary Schools)
Eligibility
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Applicants aged 5–11 years
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Must be primary school pupils
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Artwork must align with the NAF Day 2026 theme
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Entries limited to painting and drawing
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Artwork must be original and unpublished
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Submission should include a short caption or title
Submission Rules & Deadline
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Upload artwork in PDF format
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Deadline: 28 February 2026
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Passport photo: max 150KB
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Artwork file: max 1MB
Art Prizes
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1st Prize: ₦1,000,000
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2nd Prize: ₦750,000
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3rd Prize: ₦500,000
Official Website for Full Details
For complete guidelines, category-specific rules, and submission portals, visit the official website:
https://nafcaslc.airforce.mil.ng/
Final Note
The NAF CAS Literary Competition 2025/2026 presents a unique opportunity for Nigerian youths to express creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking ideas while competing for substantial cash prizes.
Eligible participants are encouraged to submit early, adhere strictly to guidelines, and ensure their entries align with the competition theme.
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