Events

Tourism Federation of Nigeria Ready for Annual General Meeting

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2 years ago

July 4, 2024

Tourism Federation of Nigeria Ready for Annual General Meeting

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has announced plans for its 27th Annual General Meeting on July 30 in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.

The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Alhaji Aliyu Badaki, while briefing journalists via Zoom from Abuja, said the non-elective AGM will focus on the theme “The Role of the Private Sector in the Development of Tourism in Nigeria.”

He explained that the committee members carefully chose the theme based on recent developments in both the tourism sector and the country as a whole.

The Chairman also revealed that the AGM will include a panel session featuring Her Excellency Philda Nani Kereng, the High Commissioner of Botswana to Nigeria, as the lead speaker.

He expressed confidence that her extensive experience in tourism will greatly contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the tourism sector.

Alhaji Badaki highlighted that at this crucial juncture, the AGM will offer a valuable platform for both the government and the private sector to discuss challenges and strategies to advance tourism in Nigeria. He emphasized that the AGM will be highly informative and educational.

He expressed confidence that with the caliber of panelists invited, the event will be memorable and impactful.

The expected attendance of high-profile dignitaries suggests that the industry is poised for significant development, which will further contribute to the nation’s economy.

He mentioned that this will be the first time in a long while that such key players in the industry will come together to set a new direction for the sector.

Those expected include: The host, Minister of Tourism Lola Ade-John, Minister of Culture Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Sports John Owan Enoh, Director General of NTDA, Otunba Folorunsho Coker, Director General of NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director General, SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, Ecowas Commissioner of Tourism , Members Board of Trustees, FTAN, and other key Stakeholders.

The AGM will serve as a flagship event for NTIFE coming up in November 2024.

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Culture

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.”