{
  "id": 3299858,
  "title": "AMTY Award Organisers Redeem N2.5m Prizes For Five Winners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/amty-award-organisers-redeem-n2-5m-prizes-for-five-winners",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:17:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/25/amty-award-organisers-redeem-n2-5m-prizes-for-five-winners/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anambra Most Talented Youth (AMTY) Award organizers recently presented cash prizes totaling N2.5 million to five deserving winners. Each recipient was awarded N500,000, reinforcing the initiative's commitment to recognizing and supporting exceptional individuals and institutions.\n\nThe prize money will be utilized to enhance the libraries of schools and to bolster businesses for individual winners. Mater Amabilis Secondary School in Umuoji claimed the title of Best Public School of the Year, while St. John Vianney Science College in Ukwulu was recognized as the Best Private School of the Year. The Principal of St. Charles College, Fr. Dr. Gabriel Ositadimma Anochilionye, received accolades as School Administrator of the Year. Additionally, Kenechukwu Ndunwa was awarded Innovator of the Year, and Onitsha-based OneGrid Energies took home the Startup Company of the Year prize.\n\nOrganizers stated that for the upcoming sixth edition of the award, prize values are anticipated to rise, aiming to amplify the impact of the initiative and offer more substantial assistance to future recipients.",
  "summary": "Organisers of the Anambra Most Talented Youth (AMTY) Award have redeemed cash prizes totaling N2.5 million to five awardees, with each recipient receiving N500,000. The prizes were presented on Friday,",
  "key_points": [
    "AMTY Award organizers distributed N2.5 million in prizes to five winners.",
    "Winners received N500,000 each for libraries and businesses.",
    "Best Public School and Best Private School recognized in Anambra."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}