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The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has charged youths in the state to always strive for innovations, adding that such is the spirit behind the ARISE agenda’s push for empowerment.
Eno gave the charge while speaking at the Visual Conference and Award Night organised by his Chief Photographer, Idara Idiakpan, in Uyo at the weekend.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Ayakenyin, Eno charged the youths to stop nourishing entitlement culture and look inward to fix themselves where services are needed for better rewards.
Eno stated, ” I implore our youths to stop nourishing and internalising the entitlement culture. Look into yourselves; see where certain services are needed, and plug yourselves in, and the rewards will be unquantifiable.
”I urge our youths to strike for innovations; like Idara is going, look for things that bring value to the people, and you will be rewarded immeasurably.
”That’s what our Arise push for empowerment is all about: equipping our youths with skills that will translate into financial success.”
Earlier, the Special Assistant and Chief Photographer to the governor, Idara Idiakpan, described the award night as a celebration of creativity, purpose, and the power of a frame to tell a story, evoke emotion, and capture the beauty of the world.
She disclosed that a total of 587 nominations across 15 categories from photography across the country were received, adding that each entry is a testament to the passion and dedication of artists who saw the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Idiakpan said ” Welcome to this celebration of creativity, purpose, and the power of a frame to tell a story, evoke emotion, and capture the beauty of our world.
”Photography is more than just a craft; it’s a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and time. Tonight, we gather to celebrate the extraordinary talent of photographers who have dared to tell their stories with timeless images.
”This year, we received 587 nomination submissions across the 15 nomination categories from photography communities across Nigeria; each entry is a testament to the passion and dedication of artists who see the extraordinary in the ordinary.
” To every nominee, whether you’re walking away with an award or not, know that your work has inspired us, challenged us, and reminded us of the power of art to connect and transform.”
The event was graced by celebrated photographers, including Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Bayo Omoboriowo and a host of others.
