By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A veteran creative photographer, painter and artist, Mr Kelechi Amadi-Obi, has commended Ecobank Nigeria Limited for identifying with photographers on World Photography Day, urging other corporate organisations to emulate the bank.
Recently, the financial institution held the Photography, Art, and Design Exhibition (PADE) event in Lagos, with several critical stakeholders in the sector in attendance.
Mr Kelechi-Amadi used the occasion to advise participants, particularly the up-and-coming professionals, to set realizable goals and put measures in place to achieve them, adding that when the goals are achieved, they set new ones until they meet all their career objectives.
Another expert present at the programme themed A Canvas for Africa’s Creatives, Ms Ngozi Nwabueze, a legal practitioner, lectured the audience on image copyrights and the legal structure to protect their works. She took them through the legal steps and enumerated the benefits of ensuring that their works are protected by the relevant provisions of the laws.
The Managing Director and Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Mr Bolaji Lawal, who was represented by the Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, Biyi Olagbami, assured that the bank will continue to provide a platform for harnessing and powering the creative industry in Nigeria.
He restated the lender’s commitment and determination to contribute to sustainable economic development, working with the youths, local community, and society at large to improve the quality of life, in ways that are both good for business and national development.
The banker said Nigeria has an assemblage of articulate and creative minds who have demonstrated love for the profession and are telling the African story in many ways through their lenses.
He further assured that as a pan-African bank, part of Ecobank’s vision is to serve as a platform for harnessing and powering the creativity of the African continent.
“For us as a bank, we decided to commemorate World Photography Day, understanding it was an opportunity to help showcase the brilliance of Nigerian creatives to the world.
“It is part of our current strategy as a Pan African Bank to sustain our legacy as a foremost supporter of the creative industry in Nigeria, providing a platform for harnessing and powering creative talents on the African continent,” Mr Lawal said.
