Students from more than 30 primary and secondary schools took part in the annual FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC), which held in Abuja, recently.
The competition was sponsored by pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa plc (UBA) as part of its commitment to youth development on the continent.
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, initiator of FIPAC, said the competition helped build cultured, multi-talented children in Nigerian schools “that will grow up to become well-rounded Nigerian leaders in the future.”
“Performing arts and other positive extra-curricular activities play pivotal roles in the growth and development of children. We are happy to identify with this platform that allows for our children to creatively express themselves through the wonders of music, and the artistic elements of dance and drama,” Charles Aigbe, divisional head, marketing and corporate relations, UBA, said at the event.
