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Vivacity Development Takes Center Stage at COP 28 Side Event, Unveils EcoNigeria Pledge Empowering Youth

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Vivacity Development, a trailblazer in sustainable initiatives, orchestrated an extraordinary side event during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28), uniting dignitaries and empowering youth for an inspiring occasion.

Sponsored by Uganda Airlines, the event showcased the groundbreaking “EcoNigeria Pledge: Personal Climate Commitments,” aiming to engage and empower over 20 million Nigerians. This innovative project encourages diverse individuals to take personalized actions against climate change.

Youth leaders took center stage, steering discussions on environmental responsibility, and highlighting the crucial role young voices play in shaping the future. Dignitaries present included Hon Sunday Dare, Senator Tokunboh Afikuyomi, Senator Yinus Akintunde, Bayo Onanuga, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Tunde Raman, and a representative of Executive Governor Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Featured speakers were Bayo Adams, AkinWole Omoboriowo, Kemi Areola, and Titi Oshodi.

Key dignitaries expressed support for the EcoNigeria Pledge, recognizing its potential to drive positive change nationally. The interactive session emphasized the importance of individual contributions in the fight against the climate crisis.

The highlight was the official launch of the EcoNigeria Pledge, encouraging participants to make personal commitments to sustainable practices, catalyzing a collective consciousness around environmental responsibility.

Vivacity Development remains steadfast in spearheading initiatives that empower communities and individuals in the global effort to combat climate change. The success at COP 28 marks a significant step toward a sustainable future for Nigeria and the planet.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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Joel Ajayi 


The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.


In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.


She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.


“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.


Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.


“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.


Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.


“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.


“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.


Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu;  Senate President  Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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