Vitafoam promotes children creativity

By Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is a major sponsor of the just-concluded inter-Primary Schools’ Competitions on Pillow Art and Business Plan Challenge.

The competition was instituted to nurture creativity among children in the elementary schools.

The contest, which was under the auspices of ‘I-Create’ Club, had over 700 submissions from pupils and 50 schools in Lagos State.

The contest provided an opportunity for pupils in primary three across the participating institutions to deploy imagination to create thematic designs that express their thoughts, using paints and colours, while the Business Plan Challenge enabled primary six pupils to conceptualise ideas of a workable business.

First prize winner for the Pillow Art Competition emerged from the University of Lagos’ Women Society School, first runner up from Sunnydale School and Second runner from Scholars Crest School.

Chrisland Schools emerged winner of the Business Plan Challenge, Corona School came Second, and Basil International School took the third position.

A range of Vitafoam products were given to the winners of the Pillow Art Challenge while cash prizes were also given to the winners of the Business Plan Challenge.

Founder, ‘ I-Create’ Club, Mrs Eniola  Afolayan, expressed gratitude to Vitafoam for its sustained support for the competition and pledged her organisation’s determination to uphold its ideal by ensuring that every year brings a new value.

“We have been doing this since 2015 and Vitafoam has consistently supported us throughout the journey. We appreciate Vitafoam , pupils and participating schools for their continuous support. We promise to keep up the good work,” Afolayan said.

Addressing the participants, Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr Sola Owoade commended the pupils for their creativity noting that Vitafoam as a family brand is committed to excellence which the pupils have demonstrated in creativity.

According to him, as a responsible organisation, the company is proud to associate with these educational  initiatives that nurture future generation.

Brand and Communications Manager, Vitafoam Nigeria, Busola Onamusi congratulated  the competition’s winners and assured that Vitafoam is always delighted to inspire and nurture young minds.

She noted that creativity is enhanced with a well-rested body which is why Vitafoam is rewarding the winners with products that enhance good sleep and wellness.