Six Primary School Pupils Honoured for Creative Excellence

Vitafoam has partnered I-Create Club to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and unleash the creative potential of young minds. Through their collaboration, the organisations aim to provide a platform for children to explore their entrepreneurial skills and lay a strong foundation for their future success.

At a recent event, the organisation rewarded six exceptional primary school pupils for their achievements in a creative competition. 

The event garnered significant participation, with over 100 primary schools across Nigeria representing the public and private sectors.

The competition covered categories like business plans, pillow art, debate, and recycling, to identify young talents with a natural inclination towards entrepreneurship from an early age.

The winners of the competition were Korede Obadimu (pillow art, State Primary School, Mangoro); Daniel Taiwo (pillow art, PeacevilleSchool); Jessica Chinaka (debate, Kayron International School); Ibijola Fadeyibi (debate, Beehive School), Mukhtaar Akande (recycling, Guided Treasures Muslim Nursery and Primary School); and Ndumanya Grace (recycling, Oke-Meta Memorial Primary School).

During the recent award ceremony in Lagos, the founder of I-Create Club, Eniola Afolayan, explained that the competition, now in its fifth edition, aims to develop future entrepreneurs by providing a solid foundation for young individuals.

“In Nigeria, the average adult has been described as unemployable. Hence, in line with I-Create Club’s vision, we aim to increase the number of entrepreneurs and employable graduates in Nigeria,” Afolayan stated. “Our activities are meticulously designed to lay the necessary groundwork for children to become innovative problem solvers. Vitafoam Nigeria PLC has been a dedicated supporter of our cause since the inception of the club.” 

She encouraged other corporate entities to follow Vitafoam’s lead and support the ‘I Create’ Club, enabling more children to benefit from its impactful platform. 

She also emphasized the importance of collaboration with the government on a larger scale, enabling the participation and enjoyment of the club’s unique benefits in public schools. 

Afolayan highlighted the pivotal role of government and corporate support in engaging children through various stimulating tools and activities.

The Group Managing Director of Vitafoam, Taiwo Adeniyi, commended the ‘I-Create Club’ team for the initiative in promoting sportsmanship among young individuals.

“At Vitafoam, we believe in fostering the holistic development of young minds, and the Vitafoam -I Create Club partnership serves as the perfect platform for children to showcase their skills, creativity, and sportsmanship,” said Adeniyi.

The finalists underwent rigorous evaluation by a panel of judges to determine the top winners. Parents expressed their appreciation to Vitafoam and the I-Create Club for providing a platform for their children to identify and showcase their unique talents.