Stanbic IBTC Pensions  to Host Annual Creativity, Innovation Festival

Ebere Nwoji

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers said it was set to light up Lagos  through the hosting of its annual set to FUZE 3.0 Festival. The company said celebration of the festival remains its own  spectacular  way of celebrating  Nigeria’s creativity and innovation.

Scheduled for Saturday, December  21, 2024 at the Livespot Entertarium in Lekki, Stanbic IBTC pensions said the event promises to be a game-changing platform for unveiling Nigeria’s next generation of young talents.

Stanbic IBTC Pensions Chief Executive Officer, Olumide Oyetan said the FUZE Talent Show 3.0 featured a prize pool of N50 million and an esteemed panel of judges, including industry icons like Funke Adepoju, Akinwande Akinsulire, Don Flexx, and Korede Bello. 

Oyetan, said with  the theme ‘Light it Up’,  the company said the event was more than just a competition.

“It is a movement that celebrates Nigerian creativity in music, dance, fashion, and technological innovation.

He emphasised  on the event’s significance, saying “We are not merely hosting a talent show; we are creating a platform that amplifies the extraordinary potential of Nigerian youths in music, dance, fashion, and technology.” 

He said the  FUZE Festival was  designed to showcase this potential, providing a vibrant space where young talent could shine, connect, and collaborate; ultimately fostering innovation and creativity within our communities. 

“By celebrating diverse artistic expressions, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers in Nigeria,” Olumide stated.