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Tinubu Celebrates Retired DIG Cecilia Ugowe’s 90th Birthday
President Tinubu celebrates Cecilia Ugowe’s 90th birthday, recognising her pioneering role in advancing women in the Nigeria Police Force
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday felicitations to retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Cecilia Adebisi Ugowe, as she marks her 90th birthday.
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In a statement on Monday issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Mrs Ugowe as a trailblazer whose distinguished service expanded opportunities for women and strengthened professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.
President Tinubu noted that Mrs Ugowe consistently broke barriers throughout her career, achieving historic milestones that redefined the role of women in law enforcement.
He recalled that in 1968, she became a Deputy Superintendent of Police, a rare feat for a woman at the time.
The President further highlighted her pioneering records, including becoming the first female Commissioner of Police, the first female Assistant Inspector General of Police, and the first woman to serve as Force Secretary.
These achievements, he said, underscored her exceptional leadership and commitment to duty.
“As she marks this significant milestone, I commend her lifetime of service and wish her continued good health, peace, and fulfilment,” President Tinubu said.
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He described Mrs Ugowe’s career as a lasting inspiration to generations of officers, particularly women, and a testament to dedication, resilience, and excellence in public service.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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