Winners have emerged in the competition sponsored by United Bank for Africa (UBA) plc, as part of its commitment to youth development in Africa.
Students from more than 30 primary and secondary schools took part in the annual FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC), which held in Abuja last week.
The schools competed in dance, music, theatre and drama performances with three winners emerging in both the secondary school and primary school categories.
Grace Garden International School, Abuja, emerged winner in the secondary school category with Glisten Academy, and Divine Mercy Secondary School coming second and third, respectively.
In the primary school category, Royal Family Academy, Abuja, emerged first, while Titsall Global School, Abuja, and Nigerian Turkish International School, came second and third, respectively.
Winners will get up to N2, 000,000 in cash prizes, trophies and much more.
Speaking on the competition, Olamidun Majekodunmi, CEO of The Studio, Abuja/The Performing Arts School Nigeria, initiators of FIPAC, said the competition was helping build cultured, multi-talented children in Nigerian schools “that will grow up to become well-rounded Nigerian leaders in the future.”
