By Dominic Nwobodo & Zainab E. Issa
The federal government endorses the Stigma book and e-commerce bookstore initiative, as discussed in a robust meeting attended by Honourable Ayo Adeagbo, the Special Assistant on Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy to President Ahmed Bola Tunubu, and members of the Abuja planning committee at the presidential villa.
During the meeting, Adeagbo confirmed his attendance at the upcoming event billed to hold on 30th March, 2024 in Auchi Edo State and pledged to bring other high-ranking government officials.
He also recommended the initiative to colleagues specializing in youth initiatives and technical and vocational education, emphasizing the importance of collaborative support.
Adeagbo passionately expressed, “Your initiatives concern everybody; we must join hands to encourage and elevate them. The offices of the SSA on technical and vocational education and SSA on youth initiative must be involved. I will facilitate the invitation of any Nigerian you wish to be involved in this initiative.”
Beyond providing a platform through his office, Adeagbo committed to facilitating funding from donor organizations and involving the team in relevant sector events. He assured ongoing support, stating his readiness to assist wherever needed to ensure the project’s success.
Hon. Ayo Adeagbo and Dr. Lois O. Adams
Commending Adams for her consistent engagement, Adeagbo, through the office of the Special Assistant to the President on Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, expressed appreciation for her dedication.
In response, Lois, on behalf of the team, expressed gratitude for the office’s belief in the initiative, pledging not to disappoint Nigerian youths, children, and contemporaries.
Lois Otse Adams, founder of the enterprises, Stars and Styles, Udukhotse Foundation and Authors in School Creative Club, has long advocated for various groups, utilizing resources earned to establish the e-commerce bookstore.
In the exchange of gift items, Adams presented her works and a special gift. In return, a compendium of photographs of official events titled ‘Gbajabiamila: The Long Work,’ compiled by Ayo Adeagbo during his tenure as the Official Photographer to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, was presented.
The meeting also saw the presence of Senator Iroegbu, Becky Okemini, Bernice Adeyemi, Samuel Esechie, and Adekunle Oluwatosin, Protocol Liaison/Executive Assistant to the host office.
