UNILAG art students exhibit Lekki Port history

Students of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at UNILAG translated the history and development of Lekki Deep Sea Port into paintings and sculptures. The exhibition was held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lekki Port and featured artworks by fifteen UNILAG students, who interpreted the port from conceptualisation to completion.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Lekki Deep Sea Port, Mr Wang Qiang, commended the students for their creativity and expressed appreciation to the host communities. He explained that the exhibition told the story of Lekki Port, including challenges encountered during establishment and engagements with government authorities. The initiative formed part of the port human capital development programme, which seeks to support indigent students in host communities.

Winners and Awards

Professor John Adenle, Head of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at UNILAG, commended Lekki Port for supporting the Department. He acknowledged contributions from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Akanbi Ilupeju, and the Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts, Professor Stephen Olusoji. At the end of the competition, cash prizes were presented to outstanding participants in painting and sculpture.

Winners in both categories received ₦500,000 for first place, ₦300,000 for second place, and ₦150,000 for third place, with joint third-place winners in both categories. In the sculpture category, Hands of Nations by Joseph Udoh, Tope Ebini, and Israel Morenikeji placed first, 49 Approvals by Gabriel Pedepo placed second, and Behind the Scene by Ifeoluwa Odushe alongside Nose Mask by James Afolabi jointly placed third. In the painting category, Kolawole Eunice Morenikeji placed first, Samuel Idowu Ogundipe placed second, and Favour Sinmiloluwa Akande alongside Bonuedi Emmanuella Dzifa jointly placed third.