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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
3 months ago
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Design Week Lagos Partners Ecobank, FG Ministry to Launch 2025 Design and Innovation Exhibition
Design Week Lagos is partnering with Ecobank Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy to present Nigeria’s inaugural Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025.
The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, stated: “This exhibition offers a distinctive avenue for our nation’s economic advancement. By harnessing the synergy between Nigerian creativity and the manufacturing sector, we can modernize and innovate our products, promote the production of Nigerian creativity and furniture and strengthen our economic connections.”
The Founder of Design Week Lagos and the Design, Innovation and Inventors Hub of Nigeria, Titi Ogufere, shared her vision for the event: “The Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 is more than a celebration of design; it represents a bold step towards positioning Nigeria at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“By fostering collaborations between designers and manufacturers, we aim to develop innovative products that not only serve local markets but also establish Nigeria as a global leader in design and manufacturing exports. This initiative underscores our commitment to building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that celebrates local talent and drives economic growth across Africa.
“At a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s creative economy, the Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 will showcase the finest in furniture, product, and industrial design. This year’s exhibition will focus on the theme ‘Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand’, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while emphasizing industrialization and export potential.”
The Head of SME, Partnerships and Collaboration at Ecobank, Omoboye Odu, said partnering for the exhibition is yet another demonstration of Ecobank’s commitment to driving innovation, collaboration and capacity building, which is the backbone of the nation’s economy.
“Ecobank is the solution for African banking, and we are committed to giving our customers the platform to network, collaborate and partner to promote innovation and creativity. We are proud to be part of the process to spotlight homegrown innovations and sustainable practices across various sectors,” Odu said.
The event will feature the Manufacturer and Designer’s Pavilion, spotlighting collaborations between manufacturers and designers, as well as the Designer’s Pavilion, where 50 individual designers will present new concepts across a variety of design disciplines, including furniture, toys, automotive and industrial design, reflecting the diversity of Nigeria’s creative landscape.
