The annual AS ABUGI NATIONAL PRIZE FOR SHORT STORY is an initiative of Alkasim Abdulkadir; writer, poet, photographer, and international media communications expert, on behalf of the Abugi family. He is currently the Special Adviser to the Governor of Niger State on Inter-Governmental and Development Partners. The prize is administered by the Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation (HCAF).

The maiden edition took place in August 2023 for a single win of N100,000. The prize is open to all Nigerians aged 25 years and below who have unpublished stories. The stories shall be original and to reflect African values and norms.
Miracle Clement emerged as the maiden winner of the AS Abugi National Prize for Short Story with his title, ZAMANI, and was awarded the N100,000 prize money.