Cross section of government officials and winners of the 2026 Lagos Schools Arts and Craft Competition at the grand finale held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Lagos, on Tuesday. Credit: Wale Akinselure.
Winners across secondary and tertiary institutions have emerged in the second edition of the Lagos Schools Arts and Craft Competition, themed “This is Lagos,” with the Lagos State Government awarding them tuition scholarships for the next academic session.
The winners were announced at the grand finale of the 2026 edition of the competition, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Lagos, on Tuesday.
The competition, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, challenged students in junior and senior secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions to showcase their creativity through painting, drawing, sculpture, beadwork, textile design, leatherwork, digital art and upcycling.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, said the winners would receive scholarships covering their tuition for one academic year or equivalent support from the state government.
