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ICreate Club, Vitafoam host 2025 inter-school competition, inspiring creativity, innovation

ICreate Club, Vitafoam host 2025 inter-school competition, inspiring creativity, innovation

From left, Oguntola Oluyemisi, Senior Education Officer, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, ; Dahiru Gambo, Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc; Abdulrahman Oyeleke and Davin Ogbeide of Kids Station School, Winners, STEM Competition private school category; Ojelade Kayode , Assistant Director, Office of Education Quality Assurance and Eniola Afolayan, founder and Chief Executive, ‘ I -Create’ Club at the Vitafaom and I-Create Club Inter-Schools Competition in Lagos.

By Peter Egwuatu

The iCreate Club, in partnership with Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, has hosted its 2025 annual inter-school competition at the Design Studio, University of Lagos, which brought together students from over 50 schools, showcasing their talents in STEM design thinking, pillow art, and business plan competitions.

This year’s competition marked a significant milestone, with 159 schools participating and 60 outstanding schools advancing to the grand finale. The event featured a panel session with distinguished professionals, a STEM and Art Workshop, and a Children’s Art Gallery, providing a platform for young minds to explore their creativity and entrepreneurial skills.

The Commercial Director of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, Dahiru Gambo, emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in young children, aligning with its vision to promote healthy sleep hygiene and quality education.

The Brand Manager, Kofoworola Giwa, highlighted the importance of quality sleep in fostering creativity and generating impactful ideas.

The founder and Chief Executive, ‘I- Create Club’,  Eniola Afolayan,  expressed gratitude to Vitafoam Nigeria PLC for the company’s unwavering support and visionary leadership in investing in the future of Nigeria’s children.

“ In a marketplace where many organisation’s pursue short term gains, Vitafoam has chosen a higher road—one grounded in legacy, longterm impact, and nation building. Their backing is far more than a financial contribution; it is a passionate endorsement of what becomes possible when corporate responsibility aligns with a genuine commitment to youth development.

“ Vitafoam’s faith in the “I Create” vision has never wavered. The company has stood beside us not merely as sponsors, but as true partners in progress. Their engagement extends well beyond branding; it is a sustained investment in potential, in education, and in the kind of society we all aspire to build.  The company is an example of  visionary leadership which demonstrates what it means to invest in the future with purpose and integrity.

“ Through its steadfast support of the ‘I Create’ Club, children across Nigeria are dreaming bigger, reaching higher, and creating boldly—and the future is undeniably brighter for it. Winners of the competition were exciting gift items form Vitafoam, including mattresses, furniture, and pillows, recognising their talents and encouraging further innovation.”, Afolayan asserted.