OldNaija Historical Exhibition
OldNaija is committed to the vital task of documenting and promoting Nigeria’s history and culture to Nigerians both within the nation and across the diaspora. Our ambitious initiative, the OldNaija Historical Exhibition, is dedicated to exhibit historical photographs and artifacts in universities across Nigeria, for free.
Snapshot of Guardian Newspaper reporting OldNaija plans on historical exhibition – October 24, 2019 As appeared on The Guardian, October 24, 2019. Read below. “Founder of OldNaija, a history and culture platform in Nigeria, Omipidan Teslim, has disclosed that plans are underway to through historical photo exhibition sensitise and educate youths on the imperatives of history. He said this during a free historical exhibition organised by the group for the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State. The exhibition, which was also part of the activities to mark the 2019 annual press week was held at the Department of Mass Communication where over 500 historical photos and some artefacts were on display. Omipidan, an award-winning poet remarked, “The knowledge of history is fast depleting in our society and if it continues like that, there will not be a single Nigerian youth who will know when Nigeria became a republic. “This is the first of its kind being brought to AAUA, the aim of the exhibition is to teach Nigerian history in a non-boring way and so it featured rally, games and quiz, old school songs, red carpet session and lots more. The historical exhibition will be taken to…
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Group of students at the OldNaija Historical Exhibition The leading history and culture platform in Nigeria, OldNaija, held a historical photo exhibition for the students of Adekunle-Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State for free on the 7th of October, 2019. Nigerian students checking out photos at the exhibition A Nigerian student checking photos at the exhibition The exhibition was held at the Department of Mass Communication, AAUA, where over 500 historical photos and some artefacts were on display. According to the founder of OldNaija, the aim of the exhibition is to teach Nigerian history in a non-boring way and so it featured rally, games and quiz, old school songs, red carpet session and lots more. Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) at the exhibition Students at OldNaija Historical Exhibition In an interview with Teslim Opemipo Omipidan, founder of OldNaija, he said, “this is OldNaija’s maiden exhibition and we are glad it is a memorable one. We say a big thanks to our partner, National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS) and our sponsors, Dr Aweni Adams, Mr Rafiu Onalaja and Sa’eed Omipidan of Nadratan Designs Inc.” A visitor viewing historical photos at the exhibition He further said, “the knowledge of…
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Nigeria’s leading history and culture platform, OldNaija.com, is set to hold its first historical photo exhibition in Ondo State. This is coming as a part of its effort to preserve the history and culture of Nigeria and showcase the black heritage to the world. The exhibition which is tagged “A retrospection of Nigeria’70” will hold on the 7th of October, 2019 at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria and will feature different activities which include rally, documentary, public lecture, quiz, indoor games and many more. OldNaija.com established a partnership with the National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS), AAUA Chapter to make the historical exhibition more eventful and colourful. The administrator of OldNaija.com, Teslim Omipidan, made it known that there will be no gate fee for the exhibition which is open to everyone in and outside Nigeria. OldNaija.com is calling unto interested individuals, organizations and bodies for sponsorship. For Sponsorship, enquires or sponsorship, kindly call/text +2348061389617 or contact us with the form below. Thank you. Cite this article as: Teslim Omipidan. (September 7, 2019). OldNaija Set To Hold Its Maiden Historical Photo Exhibition. OldNaija. Retrieved from https://oldnaija.com/2019/09/07/oldnaija-set-to-hold-its-maiden-historical-photo-exhibition/
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