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By Iheanyi Chukwudi
The Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Osita Ngwu has commended the private sector for its contribution to the growth of arts in Nigeria.
Highlighting the private sector’s contribution to the development of arts in the country, the Senator expressed hope that with concerted effort of government, arts will play it's huge economic role.
The Senator on Sunday in Enugu at the official unveiling of a private art gallery, “Kachi James Gallery," founded by Miss Kachi Aghasili Ikwuegbu.
Ngwu who performed the cutting of tape to declare the new gallery open, noted that Nigeria had achieved economic growth in various arts through the enormous contributions of the private sector.
He therefore, expressed optimism that the gallery in Enugu will motivate youths who have interest in arts to know where to exhibit their pieces of works.
Sen. Ngwu said, “I’m very happy with what I have seen today. Kachi James just showed the substance she’s made of by bringing this art gallery to Enugu. It’s a private initiative and I commend it completely.
“This is what the Igbo call ‘aku ruo ulo’. This shows that when you have a part of your investment to where you come from, it shows you have your heart where you come from.
“I’m hoping that this gallery is going to motivate more youths, who have the talents for arts but lack the exposure such as this. With the number of arts enthusiasts that have trooped into this place to have a look at the colourful paintings, it gives the motivation that they can actually make a living from painting."
“I commend Kachi James for this initiative, which is a platform to motivate young artists. It’s good to follow your dream and live it in all you do."
He added that, "With the effort of the state government and the contributions of some of us in the legislature, there will be a new paradigm shift for arts in Enugu and South-East."
Also speaking, the Enugu State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Dame Ugochi Madueke disclosed that the state was poised to build a museum where arts works would be showcased.
She stated that the State Government is doing all it could to promote arts and culture and commended the Founder of Kachi James Arts Gallery, Miss Kachi James for the the initiative to set up an art gallery especially in Enugu.
She said, “This is a welcome development. This will bring people into Enugu. We shall encourage our youths to emulate what Kachi has done and tap into it and let’s all of us work to make Enugu a destination."
Earlier, the Founder of the Gallery, Kachi Aghasili Ikwuegbu, said her love for arts and intellectual property motivated her to establish the gallery.
The United States of America-based lawyer said she set up the gallery to present a ground where “we can have emerging artists as well as popular artists."
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