Follow Us on Google
A subsidiary of the Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, has launched a talent hunt.
Tagged, FUZE, the leading pension fund administrator, based on assets under management, seeks to promote indigenous talents, and help them to explore their creativity and business prowess through the initiative.
According to the Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Demola Sogunle, the show would employ a holistic approach to youth empowerment, and feature four categories across music, dance, fashion and technology.
He said the winners of the talent hunt would be unveiled at the FUZE Festival slated for December 21. “FUZE promises to be the ideal platform for young people to showcase their ingenuity to the world. In addition to the chance to win N32 million, contestants will gain recognition in the industry and winners will receive mentorship to support their careers,” he added.
He expressed delight at the opportunities and rewards which the event would offer young Nigerians pursuing their dreams. “Around the world today, young Nigerians are making a statement on the global scene, putting their names and communities on the roadmap to greatness. The average young Nigerian is bursting with talent and potentials waiting to be harnessed, and we are here to give them the support they need to soar high. After all, Nigeria is our home and we drive her growth,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Olumide Oyetan explained that the project was to the benefit of the Nigerian society. He added that as a future-ready organisation, Stanbic IBTC places a very high premium on talent, creativity and innovation, and has created the platform to shine the spotlight on youngsters and provide the necessary support they require to succeed, regardless of their chosen sphere of influence or industry. He also notef that youth empowerment had become increasingly essential with the heightened unemployment rate declared by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics at over 33 percent.
Also, the Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Nike Bajomo, corroborated Olumide, when she said: “The primary goal of the FUZE talent hunt is to create a platform for Nigeria’s talented youth to engage and learn from other youths, while also gaining access to funds and best-in-class mentoring to support the actualisation of their dreams.”
Nike enjoined young Nigerians to participate in the event, stating that the audition application was free, and the public would be relied upon to vote their preferred candidate who would be showcased at the grand finale later this month.
“FUZE is open to all Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35 years. To participate, you can simply download the Stanbic IBTC events app on either the android or iOS store, register and upload an audition video,” she said.
