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The Federal Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and National Orientation is organising an exhibition tagged,
‘Journey of our Independence: Mega Exhibition for Nigeria @ 50’ to
commemorate the independence anniversary. The exhibition is to be
formally opened today by Goodluck Jonathan and will hold at the
Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja.

Based on the concept of creating a
historical narrative about the achievements, challenges and aspiration
of Nigeria; the focus of the exhibition will be to tell the story of
Nigeria’s cultural freedom through physical and virtual formats. Among
the major highlights of the exhibition will be the bronze sculpture of
Queen Elizabeth II of England, produced in the 1950s by the renowned
Nigerian artist, Late Ben Enwonwu. Classic traditional works of Nok,
Igbo Ukwu, Ife and Benin cultures will also be exhibited.

It will also feature electronic
productions, Traditional Nigerian Art, Contemporary Nigerian Art,
Science &Technology, Historical materials, Made-in-Nigeria products
and documentaries on Military matters. Art entries were drawn from
governmental, private and educational institutions, and will
demonstrate the vibrant and dynamic cultural development of our nation.

In preparation for the Mega Exhibition,
The Velodrome National Stadium has been remodelled to the standard of a
world class gallery. The display will employ a central space specially
designed for the 200 selected masterpieces from the National Commission
of Museums and Monuments, and an upper level platform for other
selected exhibits. A book catalogue containing special essays on the
exhibition’s themes and illustrations of some works will complement the
exhibition.

The Subcommittee for the exhibition is
chaired by Nkanta George Ufot, Director of Culture, Federal Ministry of
Tourism, Cultural and National Orientation. Appointed as curators for
the six-week exhibition are: Jerry Buhari, Associate Professor of Fine
Arts, ABU, Zaria; Uwa Usen , President, Society of Nigerian Artists;
and Mayo Adediran, Director of Museums, National Commission of Museums
and Monuments.

‘Journey of our
Independence: Mega Exhibition for Nigeria @ 50’ is open to the public
at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja, until October 31.