Maison Mohani Makes Fashion Show Debut Today
The Minister, of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. (Sen.) Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora has said that for Nigeria to make meaningful progress, it must provide an enabling environment to support Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector that will unlock the enormous potential for the creation of wealth, employment opportunities, and productivity to engage its youths in meaningful employment.
A statement issued by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Obed Atuora, noted that The Minister said this while delivering his keynote address at the World Science Day Celebration, yesterday in Abuja.
Science, the Minister said, is the pursuit of knowledge and its application through the process of methodology based on evidence. He further stated that the relevance of Science, Technology and Innovation cannot be overemphasized as it is the umbrella where STEM evolves.
Speaking on the theme “Basic Science for Sustainable Development” he said, it is intended to brainstorm and fashion out a strategic approach for critical activities geared towards achieving the ministry’s goal of moving the nation from resource base to knowledge based economy, driven by innovation.
The Minister stated that this will in no doubt address the problem of innovation as the missing link in the statutory responsibility of the ministry which will drive the Innovation Agenda, promote productivity, increase socio-economic growth and enhance national development.
Fashion house, Maison Mohani, which for years has been catering to the needs of trendy and influential Nigerians will today make its first appearance in a fashion show as part of the 7th Henna Ball and Awards Night 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja
Chief executive officer of Maison Mohani, popularly known in the fashion world as Sheikha Meera, yesterday opened on her expectations she has for her brand and target customer base going into the show.
In an earlier statement, Maimuna Abubakar, the Chief Executive of Tozali Eyeliner Magazine said the Henna Ball, is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the magazine.
It aims promotes African Culture and Values – Lifestyle, Entertainment, Arts and Fashion, dedicated to discovering, nurturing and showcasing emerging Nigerian talents in the nation’s alluring tapestry of talents.
She said, “The theme of the 7th Henna Ball & Awards Night 2022, “The Importance of Peace in National Development, is hinged on seeking vigorous solutions in communications, mediation, vigilance, tolerance and compromise towards achieving a more peaceful nation.
“Attention will also be drawn to the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), with a solid commitment to utilize large proceeds of the revenue that would be generated through sponsorships of events at the 7th Henna Ball & Awards Night 2022, towards supporting IDPs across the nation.”
According to the statement, Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, will be the Chairman of the occasion, while the Speaker of the 8th National Assembly (House of Representatives), Mr. Yakubu Dogara, will be Guest Speaker, and will dwell on the topic, “The IDP Question As A Statin on North’s
Conscience”.
The 7th Henna Ball & Awards Night 2022 will also herald the Official Launch of Tozali TV on the premium DSTV platform.
Tozali TV, a lifestyle television channel that is also on the Startimes distribution network, Channel 183, and Canal+ Niger Republic, Channel 288, is expected to add variety to the DSTV content offerings from Northern Nigeria and among Hausa speaking communities across the nation.