Selection of Winning Entry for #ONE NIGERIA/Unity Fabric Begins
Selection of Winning Entry for #ONE NIGERIA/Unity Fabric Begins
L-R Wife of the Deputy Senate President Hajia Laila Barau, Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs Fatima Tajudeen Abass, one of the Judges,Princess Abbah Folawiyo, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, another of the Judges, Banke Kuku, Wife of the Chief of Staff, Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila and First Lady, Imo State, Barr. Chioma Uzodinma displaying the catalogue of the over 110 entries for the # ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric at the meeting to commence the selection process for the winning entry held at the Conference room, Office of the First Lady, State House, Abuja on Tuesday 2nd July
...First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Highlights Competition's Role in Promoting Unity and Creativity*
Over 100 entries have been received for the #ONE NIGERIA/Unity Fabric competition, and the selection process for the winning design has officially commenced. The announcement was made by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an event at the State House, Abuja.
Senator Tinubu praised the creativity demonstrated by the Nigerian youth through their submissions. She emphasized the significant economic impact the national fabric will have, noting that local production of the winning design will create jobs and boost the local textile industry.
“The selection of the winning design will lead to its local production, creating more jobs for our textile manufacturers. It’s the seemingly ordinary things that make brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton great,” said Tinubu. She highlighted the role of non-governmental organizations in fostering business within the local economy, drawing parallels to initiatives from President Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State governor.
Reflecting on her "Governor for a Day" program, Tinubu encouraged participants to aim for excellence. "During my husband's time as governor, we encouraged striving for the best. Participants who initially placed third in competitions have gone on to achieve first-class honors in various disciplines," she said.
The judging panel for the #ONE NIGERIA/Unity Fabric competition includes fashion industry experts Hajia Abba Folawiyo and Banke Kuku. Folawiyo mentioned her focus on creativity, excitement, and designs that unite Nigeria’s diverse tribes. Kuku stressed the importance of the design's core elements over color, which can be adjusted, and highlighted the competition's role in promoting careers in creativity.
The competition, which started in February and concluded on June 30th, offers a prize of N20 million.
**SIGNED**
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
2nd July, 2024
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