In its commitment to shaping the next generation of young designers who will captivate the global fashion scene, Polaris Bank has partnered with Amtis Skills Place, a leading organization dedicated to equipping young Nigerians with contemporary vocational skills. The collaboration aims to identify, train, and mentor emerging designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition.
Since its founding in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has been devoted to bridging the gap between traditional education and the evolving job market by providing young Nigerians with valuable vocational training.
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This year’s event, proudly sponsored by Polaris Bank, brought together emerging designers aged 18 to 35, all tasked with creating garments inspired by vintage styles. The participants—comprising fashion designers, makeup artists, and models—worked collaboratively to showcase their creativity. They were judged on creativity, craftsmanship, teamwork, and their 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 were crowned. Wuraola Robert claimed the top prize of ₦500,000, while the second and third-place winners received ₦300,000 and ₦200,000, respectively.
In his address to the participants, delivered on behalf of Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal stated: “At Polaris Bank, we are committed to helping you achieve your dreams with the right support. This is why we partnered with Amtis Vintage Fashion. We are confident that next year’s event will be even bigger, with more content, giveaways, and expanded opportunities to empower the business sector.”
Omotunde Adebusola, Managing Director of Amtis Skills Place, expressed appreciation for Polaris Bank’s critical role in supporting entrepreneurship in Nigeria, especially through this competition. “We are deeply grateful to Polaris Bank for believing in our vision to nurture young talents. Their partnership has made this year’s event a tremendous success, and we look forward to even more impactful collaborations in the future.”
The overall winner, Wuraola Robert, expressed her heartfelt gratitude after receiving the grand prize: “I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to Polaris Bank for this incredible opportunity. This competition has truly transformed my career, and I’m excited to invest this prize into growing my brand.”
The Amtis Vintage Fashion Competition embodies the shared mission of Polaris Bank and Amtis Skills Place to empower young Nigerians to turn their creativity into successful careers.
Polaris Bank was recently recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank for MSMEs of the Year in Business Day’s Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards and as Nigeria’s Best Bank in MSME Lending at the inaugural MSME Awards organized by Nairametrics and The Economic Forum.
