Events

Rotary District 9112 Public Image Seminar Focuses on Impactful Storytelling

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1 year ago

August 21, 2025

Peculiar Adirika

Rotary District 9112 Public Image Seminar will empower Rotarians to build stronger, credible, and impactful brand stories across Nigeria

The upcoming Rotary District 9112 Public Image Seminar is poised to reshape how Rotary tells its story in Nigeria.

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Scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at The Rotary Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the seminar will focus on strengthening Rotary’s visibility, credibility, and influence through strategic communication.

With the theme centered on building a compliant and impactful Rotary image, the seminar is designed to equip Rotarians, Rotaractors, and club leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to amplify Rotary’s story nationwide.

Renowned journalist and former presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, will deliver the keynote address on “Strategic Media Engagements to Advance Rotary’s Mission in Nigeria.”

Also gracing the event is Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, fnipr, Chairman/CEO of PRCAN, as Special Guest of Honour.

Rotary leader and respected journalist Ibim Semenitari will share a goodwill message, lending her voice to the importance of building the right brand identity for Rotary in Africa.

District Governor Lanre Adedoyin, who serves as chief host, emphasized the significance of public image in Rotary’s growth.

“Public Image is one way that we expand our reach in Rotary—telling our stories as People of Action and showcasing our impact,” Adedoyin stated.

The seminar will feature several distinguished guests and media icons, including Sam Omatseye (The Nation), Joseph Adeyeye (Punch), Dr. Sam Ayetutu, Gbenga Adefaye, Tony Onyima, Martins Oloja, and Shola Oshunkeye, a CNN Award-winning journalist.

Participants will benefit from diverse presentations including:

“Telling Our Story, Growing Our Impact” by John Senaya (Past Assistant Governor)
“Why Every Rotary Club Should Own a Website” by Achime Arinze
“What Is a Great Brand?” by Joy Obinyan
“Using Social Media to Amplify Rotary Stories” by Oromena Osugo
An overview of Nigeria’s media landscape by Ehi Braimah, Chair of the District 9112 Public Image Committee

Braimah noted that the seminar goes beyond logos and slogans.

“It is about equipping Rotarians with the right tools to tell our story with clarity, credibility, and impact. A strong Rotary image strengthens our service projects and inspires greater trust from the public.”

The Rotary District 9112 Public Image Seminar represents a transformative opportunity for members to elevate Rotary’s public perception.

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With seasoned experts guiding the sessions, the event promises to leave lasting value in how clubs engage with their communities and communicate their impact.

Rotary District 9112 Public Image Seminar

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

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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.”