The Artists’ Hangout, convened by Abiola Adeleye, will host artist Oluwole Omofemi, during the third edition of the programme at KokoDome, Dugbe, Ibadan, on Friday, April 1.
During the programme, Omofemi will discuss his art and the international art market, while a panel will also deliberate on topical issues in art.
Speaking on the idea behind the Artists’ Hangout, Adeleye said she discovered that there are several artists in Ibadan and “there is no single platform to which they all belong as a community.
“Artists’ Hangout was initiated as a result of my discussion with Oluwole Omofemi in April 2021 while planning a three-day seminar for artists.
“The maiden edition of the Artists’ Hangout was held on June 25, 2021, and it had the likes of Omofemi, Prince Tunde Odunlade, Dr Ellis Oyekola, Mr Kola Akintola, David Olatoye, among others in attendance.
“The second edition was held on September 24, 2021 at the Tunde Odunlade Arts and Culture Connexions, where Prince Odunlade hosted the event.”
“The quarterly event is set to establish a legacy of arts discourse, which is something missing in the Nigerian art industry, as well as to foster relationships between artists, to network and learn from other professionals as it relates to the business of art.
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“Absolutely, When we came with the Buhari government in 2015 I became the minister. We were committed to a roadmap to establish a National Carrier, to concession the airports, to set up a leasing company, to establish cargo facilities and we have been doing that.”
On why the Buhari government wanted a national carrier, the minister responded: “Nigeria is situated at the centre of Africa, equidistant from all locations in Africa. 30.4 million square kilometres miles, 1.5 billion people, very green land. If Central and Eastern Africa is the belt of the continent, then Nigeria is the buckle. 200 million people and rising middle class, propensity to fly is high. Nigeria is a candidate for National Carrier.”
Sirika who insisted that the coming national carrier will be private sector driven added; “Private. Yes. 5 per cent government and no government stepping right in that company, no government control, no membership of government on board. Totally private and committed.
“Whatever we say we will do as a government since 2015, it has happened. that is why Tim Clark of Emirates, Qatar Airways and all of them are looking to go into Nigeria in multiple frequencies and multiple landing points because Nigeria is the right place for the airline business.
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