By Our Correspondent
Yola, Adamawa State – The Adamawa State Photography Association of Nigeria (ASPAN) has joined the global community in celebrating World Photography Day with a week-long series of activities themed “My Favourite Photo.”
The celebration featured community and professional engagements, including a street cleaning exercise, radio and television discussions, a road walk, and a seminar. It was rounded off with the formal inauguration of the association’s newly elected executives.
Those inaugurated include:
- Chairman – Mr. Monday Philip
- Vice Chairman – Prince Abubakar Hong
- Secretary – Mr. Philip Bishi
- Treasurer – Miss Ogyem Palke
- Organizing Secretary – Mr. Ibrahim Salau
- Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Mr. Joseph George
- Auditor – Sir Isinga Innocent Titus
Speaking during the inauguration, the Adamawa State Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Alh. Hammanjoda Gatugel, represented by the Director of Entrepreneurship, Mal. Ibrahim Usman, praised ASPAN for combining creativity with community service. He described photography as “a powerful tool for storytelling, entrepreneurship, and social impact.”
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Mustapha, congratulated the new executives and encouraged them to channel their craft toward education and social change. “Photography is more than just taking pictures; it is a language that speaks to the heart and mind,” he said, urging ASPAN to support youth empowerment through creative initiatives.
ASPAN Chairman, Mr. Monday Philip, in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude to members, partners, and government stakeholders for their support. He assured that the association, under his leadership, would project photography as not only an art form but also a business and a tool for social development.
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