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THE OSAHON OKUNBO FOUNDATION SPONSORS THE NIGERIA SPOTLIGHT AT ABU DHABI ART 2025
The Osahon Okunbo Foundation (TOOF) proudly serves as the official sponsor of the Nigeria Spotlight at the 17th Edition of Abu Dhabi Art 2025, held from November 19–23. In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, TOOF enabled the participation of eight leading Nigerian galleries, underscoring the Foundation’s mission to elevate African creativity on the global stage.
This year’s fair gathers more than 140 galleries from 37 countries — the largest edition in its history and the final before its evolution into Frieze Abu Dhabi. It marks a symbolic moment: a global platform expanding its identity just as Nigeria asserts its cultural presence with greater intention.
The Nigeria Spotlight, sponsored by TOOF, features kò, SOTO Gallery, O’DA Gallery, AMG Projects, 1897 Gallery, Windsor Gallery, Ishara Gallery, and a special project by MADhouse x Tikera Africa. Together, they present a diverse, rigorous cross-section of contemporary Nigerian art — engaging themes of identity, memory, politics, spirituality, and the evolving language of African expression. The selection brings historic and contemporary influences into conversation, from the Osogbo School to today’s boundary-pushing voices.
For TOOF, this is more than participation — it’s a deliberate investment in cultural access, visibility, and authorship.
“Art is one of the clearest ways a nation tells the truth about itself,” said Osahon Okunbo, Founder of The Osahon Okunbo Foundation.
“Sponsoring the Nigeria Spotlight allows us to support the artists carrying that truth into the world. We want their voices to travel, to intersect with new ideas, and to take up space confidently — whether in Abu Dhabi, Lagos, or anywhere their work leads them.”
The fair also serves as a crucial meeting point for curators, collectors, institutions, and cultural stakeholders. Through TOOF’s sponsorship, Nigerian galleries were able to deepen international networks, broaden market opportunities, and meet global audiences at a defining moment for African art.
“Our artists reflect the soul of our nation,” said Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy.
“Through this strategic collaboration, we reaffirm Nigeria’s cultural relevance on the world stage.”
TOOF’s support for the Nigeria Spotlight sits within its broader vision: to create pathways where African stories, talent, and innovation can be seen, understood, and supported globally. By investing in platforms like Abu Dhabi Art, the Foundation continues to amplify Nigerian creativity — not as an emerging voice, but as a defining force shaping contemporary culture.
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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Ooni of Ife at 10, Praises Reign of Unity
The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary.
In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity.
He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual and cultural epicentre of the Yoruba people.
According to him, the monarch’s leadership has significantly advanced youth empowerment, cultural diplomacy, innovation, and community development, while also strengthening ties between Africa and the global African diaspora.
Aare Emmanuelking commended the Ooni for successfully combining the preservation of ancient traditions with progressive governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development initiatives, describing him as a beacon of cultural pride and purposeful leadership.
Speaking on behalf of his family, the Board, and Management of Adron Group, he expressed gratitude to God for the monarch’s impactful reign. He prayed for renewed strength, wisdom, and long life as he continues to serve the Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large.
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Why Keeping Ribadu as NSA Is Critical to Nigeria’s Security Strategy – Expert Analysis
A security stakeholder and community engagement expert, Henry Bassey, has faulted the call by the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, for the replacement of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with a retired military officer.
Fadahunsi had, in a statement issued on December 2, 2025, urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a former military officer as NSA and redeploy Ribadu to another national assignment.
Reacting, Bassey described the call as “dangerous, outdated and inconsistent with modern security leadership.”
He said, “The call to replace Mallam Nuhu Ribadu with a retired military officer reflects a narrow and outdated understanding of national security. What Nigeria needs is results, not recycled arguments rooted in obsolete assumptions.”
Bassey explained that national security had gone beyond military hardware to include political, economic, environmental, food, energy and cyber considerations.
He noted that globally, the NSA position is often held by civilians with deep policy and intelligence backgrounds, citing the United States where the current NSA, Jake Sullivan, is a civilian lawyer.
“Even in Nigeria, former police chiefs like Gambo Jimeta and Aliyu Ismaila Gwarzo served as NSA and performed excellently,” he said.
According to him, Ribadu’s background in intelligence, anti-corruption, inter-agency coordination and counter-terrorism makes him well suited for the office.
“The NSA is not a combatant position. It requires strategic thinking, intelligence coordination and integrity, qualities Ribadu has demonstrated for decades,” Bassey added.
He warned that the notion that only military officers could command respect within the armed forces was dangerous in a democratic setting.
Bassey urged the Federal Government to sustain the current security architecture under Ribadu, stressing that “excessive militarisation of the NSA office will only weaken Nigeria’s broader security framework.”
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FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING CENTRAL NAVAL COMMAND AIR OFFICER COMMANDING MOBILITY COMMAND FORGE STRONGER ALLIANCE TO COMBAT OIL THEFT
Thursday 4 December 2025 – The Central Naval Command (CNC) and the Nigerian Air Force Mobility Command have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening synergy to tackle rising insecurity, particularly the menace of crude oil theft, in the Niger Delta region.
The commitment was the highlight of a significant visit by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) CNC, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, to the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Mobility Command, Air Vice Marshal MN Onyebashi, at the NAF base in Yenagoa.
During the meeting, Rear Admiral Ibrahim pledged full cooperation, stating, “The Central Naval Command under my watch would work hand-in-hand with the Mobility Command to achieve the mission and vision of our both services.” He stressed that the collaboration aligns with the Chief of the Naval Staff’s (CNS) Leadership and Command Ethos, thanking Vice Admiral Idi Abbas for his guidance.
In his response, Air Vice Marshal Onyebashi expressed the Mobility Command’s readiness to strengthen the existing relationship, emphasizing that this renewed synergy would lead to significant improvements in security.
He specifically outlined the Mobility Command’s support:
Intelligence Gathering: Conducting joint maritime and air patrols aimed at gathering critical intelligence.
Targeting Illegalities: Directing efforts against crude oil theft and other illegal activities within both commands’ Areas of Responsibility.
AVM Onyebashi lauded the choice of Rear Admiral Ibrahim as FOC CNC, noting his professionalism and familiarity with the Niger Delta region. “Our continued collaboration will enhance the prosperity of the Nation,” the AOC maintained.
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