Groups Plan Exhibition To Honour Tinubu At 74, Establish Arts, Vocation Centre

Three groups; Artifact Galleries, Red Carpet Protocol and Passive ANNA Projects Limited have disclosed plans to hold a pre-birthday commemorative art exhibition in honour of President Bola Tinubu, as he marks his 74th birthday next month.

Tagged “a Nation in Portraits”, the event which is slated for March 24, 2026 in Abuja, is the grand unveiling of painted painting of prominent Nigerians to also support the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Centre for Arts and Vocation.

Addressing journalists at a joint press conference in Abuja on Friday, representative of Passive ANNA, Ene Ajogwu the exhibition which will be held at E-class Events has Senator Abdulraziz Yari as chairman; governor of Imo state and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Sen. Hope Uzodimma as host and many eminent personalities as guests.

Ajogwu who spoke for the groups explained that the event is not merely a celebration of age but a recognition of leadership, influence, national impact and the individuals who have shaped Nigeria’s story across generations.

“This exhibition will unveil over one hundred painted portraits of distinguished Nigerians —leaders, reformers, visionaries, policymakers, and nation builders.

“Through canvas and colour, we are documenting history. We are preserving legacy. We are immortalising influence.

Art has always been a mirror of civilization. This exhibition positions Nigeria’s leadership story within that mirror.

“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approaches 74 years, we believe this is a reflective moment for the nation. A time to recognize leadership journeys, celebrate resilience; inspire younger generations and strengthen national identity through culture,” she said.

Ajogwu noted that the initiative also reinforced the group’s long-term vision of empowering Nigerian youths through structured art and vocational development programmes.

She said, the project represents creative youth; empowerment; institutional art preservation; establishment of a permanent cultural landmark; elevating visual artists to national relevance, adding that the groups were using art not just to decorate walls but to shape narratives.

While insisting that the exhibition has no political undertone, the groups spokesperson said: “this is a commemorative cultural exhibition it is not political campaigning.

“It is not a partisan gathering; it is a celebration of leadership legacy and national contribution through artistic expression. Nigeria is rich in leadership stories, icons and history. Through this exhibition, we ensure those stories are not forgotten.”