Events

Firm Bags Tourism Devt Award in Oyo

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2 years ago

April 23, 2024

A foremost destination management firm, UfitFly, has been honoured by the Oyo State government for its efforts in promoting inbound and outbound tourism in the state.

The Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ajibola Ogunkeyede, was presented with the award by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, during the first International Tourism Summit, organised by the state government in Ibadan, the state capital.

The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and Chairman of the Planning Committee of the event, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, said it was to publicly acknowledge the contribution of individuals and corporate bodies to the growth of the state’s tourism sector, stating that UfitFly has contributed greatly to the growth of the sector in the state.

Ogunkeyede in his remarks after receiving the award, said tourism is life because when people move money also moves, assuring that the company would continue to do its best to add value to the tourism sector in the state.

He maintained that the private players and investors play a major role in tourism development anywhere in the world, noting that it is important for government provide the enabling environment for business to thrive.”

He said, “I was invited to participate at a high level meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde during the first International Tourism Summit in Oyo with the theme : ‘Repositioning Tourism as a Driver of Sustainable Development in Oyo State. And we had a good discussion on how we can partner with the government to further explore the tourism potentials in the state to generate more IGR.

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”