The Union Bank campus writing challenge is an Okadabooks initiative sponsored by Union Bank Nigeria. The contest is focused on discovering young, raw and bold writing talents across Nigeria and giving them the necessary support to hone their craft and become master storytellers. The competition was concluded yesterday with the announcement of the overall winners. Here is a rundown of the categories for the various prizes and their winners including the top3.

1st place (overall winner)
Story Title_ All Your Colours
Author_ Sima Essien
School_ University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Prize_ N500,000 in cash…Story published in the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…A copy of the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…Interview on bellanaija.com, Okadabooks.com, and brittlepaper.com

2nd place
Story Title_ Dark Clouds
Author_ Jesutofunmi Fekoya
School_ University of Lagos
Prize_ N200,000 in cash…Story published in the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…A copy of the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…Interview on bellanaija.com, Okadabooks.com, and brittlepaper.com

3rd place
Story Title_ Dry Lids and the Devil's Strings
Author_ Joseph Akinkunmi
School_ University of Illorin
Prize_ N100,000 in cash…Story published in the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…A copy of the 1st edition of the collegiate anthology…Interview on bellanaija.com, Okadabooks.com, and brittlepaper.com

Best Cover Design
Story Title_ Tales of Kuki
Author_ Idaewor Abel
School_ University of Benin
Prize_ N50,000 in cash.

A big congratulations to all the winners. And watch out for a review of the top3 stories on www.Typicalstorie..com