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Local Dialect Mandatory On Wednesdays In Ebonyi Schools – Commissioner

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2 years ago

July 9, 2024

Local Dialect Mandatory On Wednesdays In Ebonyi Schools – Commissioner

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Engr Chikadibia Okpor, has said that speaking of local dialect has been made mandatory in all schools in the state on Wednesday.

Okpor made this known to newsmen while briefing them on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting at the old government house annex.

The state Commissioner for information and State Orientation, Engr Okpor said the decision was taken following the report of the dwindling nature of the people dialects which are almost going into extinction.

“Arising from the memo presented to the council by the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism wherein he expressed concern that our local dialects are unconsciously going into extinction.

“Executive Council, EXCO approved that Wednesdays be put aside for learning and speaking of local dialects and directed the State Ministries of Primary and Secondary and that of Tertiary Education to ensure full compliance in schools.

He equally stated that the Executive Council equally approved for appointment, twenty-five permanent secretary to man different ministries in the state and direct the head of Service to commence the process of achieving same with special emphasis on state character system

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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12 hours ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

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.”