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Toyota by CFAO Nigeria has announced the winners of the “Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.”
At the ceremonies held in Lagos and Abuja recently, the company celebrated the creative achievements of young artists from across the nation.
The contest attracted about 2,700 entries from various regions in Nigeria, amongst which three participants from each entry category were selected as winners and entered as Nigeria’s representatives for the World Contest, to be held in Japan.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Boye Ajayi, MD Toyota by CFAO said: “The National contest invited children from all corners of the country to share ideas about the future of mobility by drawing their dream cars. The artworks displayed at the ceremony not only demonstrated the artistic prowess of Nigerian children but also reflected their unique perspectives on mobility, sustainability and technological advancement.
Through their vibrant creations, the young artists showcased Nigeria’s potential as a hub of creativity and innovation in the automotive industry, and we at Toyota hope that this activity will help nurture the creativity of the next generation of great inventors, thinkers, and dreamers.
Since 2004, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest has been conducted as part of Toyota’s social contribution initiatives.
In 2023 alone, there were about 780,000 entries from 90 countries and regions around the globe”, he said.
Young artists which included; Oluwafiresayomi Babalola, titled his portrait: ‘House on Wheels’; Abdulwariz Sulaimon titled his: ‘Toyota Crocs Car’, and Olajuwonlo Aletan for portrait titled ‘War Debris recycling and construction car’ dominated the competition by winning first place in Category 1 (7 years or under), Category 2 (8 – 11 years) and Category 3 (12 – 15 years) respectively.
