It has just been reported that that the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday, July 12, hosted the 11-year-old boy who made a portrait of the French president, Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Nigeria.
Kareem Waris Olamilekan reportedly drew President Macron when he visited the new Afrika Shrine in Agidingbi, Ikeja. This only took the young artist two hours to complete the beautiful work.
Vanguard disclosed that Governor Ambode hosted Waris alongside with his parents, teachers and instructor. The governor also promised to support Waris’ education and to help him nurture his talent.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), Kareem Waris Olamilekan (2nd left) and his parents, Mutiu and Zainab Kareem. Source: Vanguard
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Not just the 11-year-old artist, the governor also pledged to support Waris’ instructor Adeniyi Adewole Wasiu who reportedly owns an arts academy, Ayowole Academy of Arts, where he trains young artists.
During this event which took place at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Steve Ayorinde said that: “You would recall that Waris was one of the star attractions during President Macron’s visit to Afrika Shrine. Before painting the President and presenting the portrait to him, Waris had become a household name thanks to the special story done by a media house. So, the Governor has invited him and his parents to come and meet him and because the Governor is interested in his education and if you like the welfare of his parents, His Excellency has promised to assist just like he did to the Footprint of David boys who had a special performance at the State House during the Children’s Day. So, the Governor is interested in his school. We are happy that Waris is a product of a public school and you could see that the Principal of his school is here and she is happy. The governor has also acknowledged the contribution of Waris’ mentor, Adewole who is here and because he also has a Arts Academy that inspired and produced Waris, his excellency the governor thinks that that Arts Academy should flourish and he is going to also support him, his career and what he is doing. The Ministry of education has been involved from day one since the story was reported but our Ministry (Tourism, Arts and Culture) would also be monitoring Waris. He is already in JSS 1; he is talented as an artist but then that is not the only subject that he would be taking. “We want him to be a successful well-rounded student first and foremost and of course as an artist. It is a long haul thing but first good education and let him continue as a good artist.”
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Happy Waris thanked the governor for this opportunity and promised to study his arts very well, so he can grow to become a very successful artist.
His father was not left out has he disclosed that: “I thank God for this. What has happened in my life through my son is something I never thought would happen to me but this is a miracle. I am so happy. I want to thank Governor Ambode for all he has done for us and also my son’s instructor who trained him, as well as his teachers and mother.”
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