I-Create Club Rewards Creativity And Innovation At Annual Competition
The I-Create Club has celebrated outstanding creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among young Nigerians at the grand finale of its annual competition themed “ Once Upon A Problem”, during the grand finale in Lagos at the weekend.
The competition challenged participants to identify real-life challenges within their homes, schools, communities, or the country and develop practical solutions through business plans, STEM innovations, and artistic expressions.
The programme attracted participation from more than 150 schools and culminated in a grand finale attended by 121 students alongside their parents and teachers. Through the competition, students were encouraged to think critically, observe challenges in their environment, and develop innovative ideas capable of creating positive change within society.
Participants competed in three categories: Business Plan, STEM, and Art, with finalists emerging after rigorous assessments by industry professionals and technical experts.
Winners received prizes sponsored by partners of the programme. The winner of the Art category received a bed frame, mattress, pillows, and duvet set courtesy of VitafoamNigeria Plc, while winners of both the STEM and Business Plan categories received cash prizes of N200,000 each. This year’s edition marked a major milestone as the competition was expanded to include secondary school students for the first time.
The Chief Executive Officer of I-Create Club, EniolaAfolayan, said the programme was designed to encourage children to become more observant of their environment, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and recognise their capacity to create meaningful change, regardless of age.
In his welcome address, Vitafoam’s Commercial Director, Dahiru Gambo, said the challenge was designed to provide a platform for young minds to identify and nurture their problem-solving abilities. He noted that equipping children with such skills from an early age is crucial to developing the next generation of innovators and solution-driven.
The organisers expressed appreciation to several public and private sector organisations for their support, including Vitafoam, the Lead Sponsor, while the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) partnered as Technical Partner.
Other partners included the UNILAG Design Studio, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Lightbulb Concepts, AFKAR Publishing and Printing, and Bovon Foods Processing Company.
