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Enchanting Plateau Exhibition Opens in Jos With Bold Call for Unity and Creative Investment
The 2025 Enchanting Plateau Exhibition opened on Monday at Odilins Event Center, Jos, with renewed excitement as artists, cultural figures, and creatives from across the state converged for a week-long celebration of Plateau’s rich heritage.
With the theme “One,” this year’s edition reinforces the exhibition’s mission of uniting communities through art, promoting tourism, and strengthening cultural identity.
Delivering the opening address, Chuwang Pwajok described the exhibition as an evolving cultural force in Plateau State. He noted that Enchanting Plateau has grown beyond a gathering of artists to become “a platform for societal reflection, pride, and healing.” According to him, the creative works showcased mirror the resilience, diversity, and communal spirit that define the state.
Pwajok commended the young artists whose pieces capture narratives of unity, beauty, struggle, and hope, adding that their creativity remains a vital tool for shaping Plateau’s cultural future. He expressed confidence that the exhibition is emerging as a signature event that deserves continuous support and expansion.
Founder of the exhibition, David Thomas, followed with a deeply emotional speech that set the tone for the ceremony. He said Enchanting Plateau was inspired by a dream to give Plateau artists a global stage and open doors of opportunity often shut to young creatives.
Thomas outlined the challenges many artists face—limited visibility, lack of appreciation, and financial constraints—yet stressed that Plateau continues to produce exceptional talent. He described the exhibition as a bridge linking art, culture, tourism, and economic development, urging government agencies, corporate bodies, and private investors to see art not only as entertainment but as a viable long-term investment.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, his team, partners, and supporters for believing in the vision, noting that he hopes to see Enchanting Plateau grow into one of Nigeria’s and Africa’s major cultural events.
In his remarks, Hon. Dachung Bagos praised the initiative for inspiring young creatives and providing them with a platform to shine. He emphasized that the creative sector holds immense potential for wealth creation, citing examples of artworks that have gained global value over time.
Bagos encouraged sustained support for the exhibition and urged young artists to keep honing their craft, saying platforms like Enchanting Plateau can shape careers and elevate Plateau’s cultural profile.
One of the exhibiting artists, Naomi Adamu, shared her joy at participating for the second time. She described the exhibition as an inspiring space that motivates artists to keep creating despite the challenges within the art sector. Naomi discussed her featured piece, “Symbolic Identity,” made from natural seeds and gourds to reflect the deep cultural roots of Plateau people, including their symbols, values, and traditional communication patterns. She noted that the exhibition strengthens unity among artists and boosts their confidence.
Artist David C. Nwadike also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase his work. He said Enchanting Plateau provides essential visibility for young artists and encourages appreciation of local creativity. Nwadike emphasized that monetizing art begins with valuing it locally and called for continuous support for the platform.
The week-long exhibition continues with art showcases, cultural performances, panel discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at celebrating and preserving Plateau’s artistic legacy.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, noting that there is currently no evidence of wider transmission.
In a release, the health authority disclosed that the affected individual has been placed in isolation and is in stable condition, receiving care in accordance with national treatment protocols.
The agency stated that containment steps such as contact identification, active monitoring, and infection control procedures have been deployed in partnership with the Cross River State Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.
Residents were encouraged to uphold good hygiene practices, stay indoors when feeling ill, and depend on information from verified health institutions.
The Cross River State Government, however acknowledged the case, assuring residents that the situation is being managed and does not warrant panic.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, identified the patient as a 53-year-old Chinese national employed by a company in Akamkpa Local Government Area.
He noted that the individual showed mild symptoms at first and was later admitted to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where samples were taken and the infection was confirmed.
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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a dismissed staff member of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Abdulwahab Sule, for offences bordering on certificate forgery and related corrupt practices.
The conviction was delivered by the High Court of Niger State sitting in Minna, presided over by Honourable Justice Abdullahi Mikailu, in Charge No: NSHC/ICPC/1C/2023.
Mr. Sule, who was dismissed from NECO in 2020 following the discovery of irregularities in his credentials, was found guilty on a three-count charge of dishonestly using a forged document as genuine, possession of a forged document, and making false statements.
Investigations by the ICPC revealed that the convict fraudulently used a forged Diploma certificate purportedly issued by the Federal University of Technology, Yola (now Modibbo Adama University, Yola) to secure employment with NECO in January 2009, where he remained until his dismissal in September 2020.
Further findings showed that the certificate, dated March 18, 2008, did not emanate from the institution, as confirmed by the university during verification.
The Commission also established that the convict had not completed his studies and still had outstanding courses at the time he claimed to have graduated.
In addition, Mr. Sule was found to have knowingly made false representations to NECO’s Director of Human Resource Management in August 2020, falsely claiming that he had obtained the Diploma certificate.
During ICPC’s investigation, the convict admitted that he did not complete his studies and disclosed that he paid the sum of N30,000 to procure the forged certificate from an individual.
Upon conviction, the Court sentenced him to twelve (12) years imprisonment on Count One, ten (10) years on Count Two, and two (2) years on Count Three. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will effectively spend twelve (12) years in prison.
The ICPC reiterates its commitment to sanitising public institutions and warns that individuals who engage in forgery, falsification of records, and other corrupt practices will be brought to justice.
The Commission also urges organisations to sustain regular verification of staff credentials to prevent similar occurrences and strengthen institutional integrity.
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