The Better You Africa Initiative (BYAI) has successfully hosted the 2025 Community Arts and Design Festival, a landmark event celebrating creativity, innovation, and resilience among public secondary school students in Lagos State.
Held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Agege Local Government Secretariat Multipurpose Hall, the festival brought together more than 250 students and teachers from eight government secondary schools, representing Education Districts I, II, IV, and VI.
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The festival provided a vibrant platform for students to showcase their talents across Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Fashion & Crafts, Sports Demonstrations, and Innovation Projects, a true reflection of the diversity and brilliance of Lagos youth.
Last week, over 250 students from 8 public schools in Lagos lit up the 2025 Community Arts & Design Festival with raw talent and unstoppable creativity. From visual arts to spoken word, fashion, sports, and innovation, their brilliance left us speechless. #Creativity #teens pic.twitter.com/7gqe62JiMY
— Better You Africa (@betteryouafrica) October 26, 2025
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The program was supported by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Kosofe Local Government, Ikeja Local Government, and the Agege Local Government, whose Acting Executive Chairman, Hon. Abdulganiyu Obasa, commended the Initiative for “complementing government efforts in nurturing creativity and developing the next generation of innovators.”
A Founder’s Vision Speaking at the event, Mr. Taiwo Omirinde, Founder of Better You Africa Initiative, emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships in shaping the future of communities: “When government, private sector, and civil society come together, we create ecosystems where young people can thrive.
“This festival is not just about art and design; it is about preparing our teenagers for the future by nurturing their creativity, confidence, and resilience. If we invest in them today, we are building stronger communities and a more prosperous tomorrow.”
Impact and Highlights
• ₦1,050,000 in cash prizes and physical gifts, including art kits, creative tools, and development resources, were distributed to outstanding participants.
• A hearing-impaired student emerged as a top winner in the Visual Arts category, earning wide applause for excellence and determination.
• Teachers and school administrators praised the program’s fairness, inclusivity, and impact, calling for its expansion across more schools.
• Ministries, local governments, and education districts witnessed firsthand the transformative power of creativity in education.
The Community Arts and Design Festival is part of BYAI’s broader mission to promote education, mental health awareness, youth development, and creativity across Nigerian communities.
Other flagship programs include the Back-to-School Outreach, YOLO Mental Health Concert, and School Revamp Projects. Building on this year’s success, BYAI plans to extend the festival’s reach in 2026 through mentorship partnerships and deeper collaboration with ministries, local governments, and private organisations to sustain post-event support for outstanding students.
For partnership and collaboration inquiries, contact: info@betteryouafrica.org | www.betteryouafrica.org
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