Three students have been rewarded with cash and consolation prizes by ABUMET Nigeria Limited for their creativity.
 
Johaness, who clinched the first prize in the first-ever Graffiti Art Competition in Abuja, was rewarded with N1,000,000. She was closely followed by Zaphaniel and Boluwatife, who came out second and third, winning N500,000 and N300,000, respectively.
   
The organiser staged the competition as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering youth. It tasked youths to express their creativity.
 
The initiative, which focused on education and human capital development, aimed to provide university students with a platform to hone their creativity, while encouraging them to incorporate elements of the company’s identity, such as aluminium profiles, façades, and the spirit of craftsmanship.

For over two days, the competing students transformed blank shipping containers into vibrant works of art, showcasing originality, technique, and innovation.
   
The competition was adjudged by experienced local artists, with entries evaluated on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, execution, and overall impact.
   
Consolation prizes were awarded to all other participants in recognition of their effort and contributions to the event’s success.
   
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, General Manager, ABUMET, Diemo Schillack, disclosed that the contest reflects the company’s commitment to supporting young talents, driving creativity, and empowering the next generation of leaders.
 
He said, in line with the acclaimed successes recorded by the company in delivering a range of high-quality projects, ABUMET’s effort in organising the competition was deliberate.