In its determination to produce the next generation of young designers who will go on to capture the imagination of the world in fashion, Polaris Bank partnered, with Amtis Skills Place, a body dedicated to producing contemporary vocational skills to young Nigerians to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition.
Since its inception in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has been
committed to equipping young Nigerians with vocational skills, bridging the gap
between traditional education and the evolving job market.
This year’s event, proudly sponsored by Polaris Bank brought together emerging designers aged 18 to 35 gathered to design garments inspired by vintage styles. Teams include; fashion designers, makeup artists, and models working collaboratively. Participants were judged on creativity, craftsmanship, teamwork, and adherence to the vintage theme, celebrating classic fashion eras; while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The competition, organized by Amtis Skills Place, culminated
in an awards ceremony where three finalists emerged as winners. Wuraola Robert
clinched the top prize of ₦500,000, while the second and third-place winners
were awarded ₦300,000 and ₦200,000, respectively.
In an address to the participants delivered on behalf of
Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal remarked: “Polaris Bank
ensures that you achieve your dreams in the right perspective, which is why we
partnered with Amtis Vintage Fashion. We can assure you that there will be
bigger things in the coming year: a more expanded event, more content, more
giveaways, and greater empowerment for the business sector.”
The Managing Director of Amtis Skills Place, Omotunde
Adebusola, commended Polaris Bank for their pivotal role in supporting
entrepreneurship in the country especially, the competition saying: “We are
deeply grateful to Polaris Bank for believing in our vision to nurture young
talents. Their partnership made this year’s event a resounding success, and we
look forward to even greater collaborations in the future.”
The overall winner, Wuraola Robert, expressed her gratitude
after receiving the grand prize saying: “I am overwhelmed with joy and
gratitude to Polaris Bank for this incredible opportunity. This competition has
transformed my career, and I’m excited to invest this prize into growing my
brand.”
The Amtis Vintage Fashion Competition exemplifies the mission
of Polaris Bank and Amtis Skills Place by empowering participants to translate
their creativity into viable careers.
Polaris Bank was adjudged Nigeria’s Best Bank for MSMEs of the
Year in Business Day’s Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards
& Nigeria’s Best Bank in MSME Lending in the maiden MSME Awards organized
by Nairametrics & The Economic Forum.
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