By Ayomide Otitoju
Polaris Bank has partnered with Amtis Skills Place to nurture the next generation of young fashion designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Since its establishment in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has focused on equipping young Nigerians with contemporary vocational skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern job market. This year’s fashion competition, supported by Polaris Bank, showcased exceptional talent among emerging designers aged 18 to 35.
Celebrating Creativity and Teamwork
The event tasked participants with creating vintage-inspired garments, celebrating classic fashion eras. Teams comprising fashion designers, makeup artists, and models worked collaboratively, showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, teamwork, and adherence to the vintage theme.
The competition concluded with an awards ceremony, where Wuraola Robert emerged as the overall winner, taking home the grand prize of ₦500,000. Second and third-place winners received ₦300,000 and ₦200,000, respectively.
Polaris Bank’s Commitment to Empowerment
In a message delivered on behalf of Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, the bank reaffirmed its dedication to supporting young entrepreneurs.
“Polaris Bank ensures that you achieve your dreams in the right perspective, which is why we partnered with Amtis Vintage Fashion. We promise bigger things next year—a more expansive event, richer content, increased giveaways, and greater empowerment for the business sector,” Lawal said.
A Shared Vision for Growth
The Managing Director of Amtis Skills Place, Omotunde Adebusola, lauded Polaris Bank’s support, emphasizing its role in the event’s success.
“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,” Adebusola remarked.
Transforming Dreams into Reality
Expressing her excitement, grand prize winner Wuraola Robert said:
“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.”
Recognized for Supporting MSMEs
Polaris Bank’s partnership with Amtis Skills Place underscores its mission to empower young Nigerians to turn creativity into viable careers. The bank has been recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank for MSMEs of the Year by Business Day’s BAFI Awards and Best Bank in MSME Lending by Nairametrics and The Economic Forum.
The Amtis Vintage Fashion Competition not only celebrates the artistry of young designers but also reinforces Polaris Bank’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across Nigeria.
