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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, to Nigerian youths against defaming the country, realizing that Nigeria is not the worst place to live in the world.
The VC, who spoke at a graduation ceremony organized by Gidi Creative Center (GCC), yesterday, at the varsity hall, said it is high time the country invests well in the creative industry.
He expressed the view that the labor sector can help Nigeria to correct the bad history the country has been known for.
“This is an act that speaks to what we need in this country right now. There is no better person to communicate or change those stories than artists. Unfortunately for us, the most of us demand stories, only talk about problems and bad things. We don’t celebrate our own victories. We are not the worst country in the world, but we are certainly the tool.
The GCC initiative is organized by the Temple Group and Ogidi Studios, promoted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos under his program, tagged Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI).
200 young people were trained across 10 skill areas, including: filmmaking, copywriting, animation 101, sound engineering and music production, graphic design, multimedia design, film design and screen design. , project management for business professionals, design and media. lessons.
In his speech, the founder of the Temple Association, Idris Olorunnimbe, said the project will give students the opportunity to learn the right things.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, congratulated the graduates and commended the organizations for supporting the state government in ensuring the development of business development programs.
[GNN]
