Last Friday, hundreds of stakeholders in the Nigerian creative industry gathered for An Evening With President Goodluck Jonathan tagged Creativity Moving Nigeria Forward, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Though absent as a mark of honour following the insurgents’ attack on Kano earlier in the day that left many people dead, President Jonathan had mourned with the families of the deceased and promised to bring an end to the spate of attacks. At the event, a one minute silence was observed in honour of the victims killed during the attack.
The Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, who represented the President said Jonathan has promised to continue to support the creative industry, which has continue to be a reference point anywhere in the world. The relevance of the industry has made it a major challenge to Jonathan’s administration to continue to support the industry by ensuring appropriate funding and structures are in place to enable growth. Okonjo further urged the industry that in appreciation, they should support President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to succeed.
The night of performances opened with KSA’s all time song of unity, “Nigeria Yi Ti Gbogbo Wa” backed by Sani Danja, Waje, Osita and Pawpaw, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze, and Ben Ogbeiwi.
Soulful voice, Timi Dakolo, whipped emotions and raised the roof with his song, “Great Nation” which is fast becoming a national anthem.
Credit: E24-7 Magazine
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