OLUTAYO AMOO

The Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria in partnership with Nigerian Institute of Journalism is set to celebrate World Photography Day with children and budding photographers to encourage and inspire the next generation of photographers.

According to the statement signed by the secretary of Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria, Mr. Odutayo Odusanya, The children were picked from various primary and secondary schools in Lagos and Ogun State respectively.

They would have the opportunity to go through the history of photography and also be tutored by the college lecturers of Nigerian Institute of Journalism on the darkroom and studio setups for photographic practices.

The keynote speaker, Akintunde Akinleye is expected to give an insight into the theme for the year ‘An Entire Day and also give updates on the current profession’s dynamism. Akinleye is a former Reuters photographer for West Africa and his photography has documented Nigeria’s postcolonial history.

Also, the chairman of Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria, Mr. Abiodun Ajala and Deputy Director, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Dr. Boye Ola would also speak at the event on related topics.

The celebrations would feature an awareness walk and photo exhibition by members of GPN and students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Some of the partners for WPD 2024 include Nestle Nigeria Plc, MultiChoice Nigeria, Coca-Cola, and Nigeria Bottling Company.

World Photography Day is celebrated on every August 19th and is an opportunity for photographers all around the world to share their ideas, innovations, and art. It also promotes communication between people from different cultures and countries, helping to foster a sense of global community.