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Omooba Adewale Congratulates Abimbola Ladipo on appointment as NAMA Director, Human Resources, and Admin

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3 years ago

January 12, 2024

A doyen of advertising and politician, Omooba Segun Adewale has extended his warmest congratulations to Abimbola Ladipo on his well-deserved appointment as Director, Human Resources and Administration at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

This was contained in a statement Omooba Adewale made available to newsmen on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

He said: “I am happy for you my dear brother, Abimbola Ladipo for your well-deserved appointment as Director, Human Resources And Administration at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and I also commend the government’s vision in entrusting this crucial responsibility to an individual like you who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table,” Adewale stated.

“The aviation industry plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economic growth and development, contributing significantly to trade, job creation, and sustainable growth. It also helps to improve living standards and also to alleviate poverty, especially, through tourism.

“With a thorough-bred technocrat like you who had served meritoriouly in the multinational oil and gas company like Shell as an accountant and also with a robust legal background, I think the government of Nigeria made a wise decision by appointing you and I am confident that you will bring to bear your wealth of experience to serve your fatherland with zest and passion and patriotism.

“I have no doubt absolutely that you will display excellent commitment in promoting ethical standards, transparency, and sustainable feats within the limit of your job description in the aviation industry and foster a culture of integrity, success, and cooperation to elevate Nigeria’s position in the global aviation community.

“Once again, congratulations to you on this appointment. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the positive changes and advancements that will undoubtedly result from your stewardship,” Adewale concluded.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 days 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.”