Nigerian TV icon, Eugenia Abu, turns 50

Wife, mother, TV personality, author, philanthropist, mentor, friend... Eugenia Abu turns 50. A series of activities to mark this milestone in her life has been announced.

LITERARY DAY: Thur. 18th oct. - A discussion panel on the writings of Eugenia Abu to be anchored by Ashoka fellow and ALS Slam Master Ken Ike Okere, Date: 18th of October 2012, Time: 4pm-6pm, Venue: FCT Archives, behind AGIS, opposite NTA, Area 11, Garki

PHOTO EXHIBITION: “GRATITUDE" - the life and art of Eugenia Abu,” a four day photo exhibition of interesting moments in the life and career of the award winning broadcaster. In her long and rewarding career in the media Eugenia has continued to bring verve and professionalism to the fore, never once forgetting her family whom she describes as “the anchor” for whatever successes she has achieved. The exhibition would be declared open by Senate Majority Leader Senator Victor Ndomaegba. It will formally open to the general public on the 18th of October and over 100 school children are expected to visit. The venue of the exhibition is the FCT Archives behind Agis, opposite NTA Area 11 Abuja.

PUBLIC LECTURE: A Public Lecture in honour of Mrs Eugenia Abu would hold at the Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre on the 19th of October at 9.30 am. The lecture titled “Being the best that you can be” will be delivered by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the federation, Honourable Mohammed Bello Adoke. The lecture will be chaired by respected academic, Professor Ralph Akinfeleye, Head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. Other speakers that would be part of Eugenia Abu’s fiftieth birthday celebration include the Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and H.E Enrique Fernando Arrundell, Ambassador to the Bolivarian republic of Venezuela.

WOMEN’S DAY: A discussion on women and well- being and a paper to be delivered by the celebrant on “How to look after oneself in spite of a busy schedule.” There would be well-being experts and Doctors to answer women’s questions. There would also be a master class on how to tie Gele. Date: 19th October 2012.  Time: 2.30-5.30pm. Venue: FCT Archives. 

COMEDY DAY: A two hour comedy stretch by some of Abuja’s finest comedians titled Laugh out loud for Eugenia Abu. Bring your friends and family. Date: 20th of October 2012. Time: 2.30-5.30pm. Venue: FCT Archives

The exhibition will be closed by the permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of foreign affairs, Ambassador DR. Martin Uhomoibhi.

Sophia Pam
Head of Strategy

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