Queen Vee

Over the past fortnight, I have received a rigorous education in public service. I once assumed the role of a Special Adviser was largely cerebral; policy briefs, research, consultation and strategic counsel. I have since learned that the work is far more field than files. Shadowing the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts, and Culture to the Governor of Lagos State, Hon. Idris Aregbe, has reshaped my perspective and sharpened my discipline, work ethic, and sense of responsibility. Behind the scenes, the work is demanding, relentless, and often thankless; rarely captured, yet always expected. I have learned that the most consequential work happens where cameras are absent, 100% grit, 0% glory, felt by Lagosians through excellence in delivery rather than visibility. From fast-paced field operations that prompted my early switch from stilettos to sneakers, to long, activity-heavy days stretching into the early hours, one truth was clear to me- excellence for Lagosians is non-negotiable. The standard across the relevant stakeholders and MDAs is uncompromising, and ownership of outcomes is absolute. I witnessed a culture of commitment and accountability from key senior leaders who prioritized the public (an expected 22,000 for the Eyo festival). Public service is, indeed, service to the public; driven not by optics, but by stewardship. It was humbling to witness the conception-to-completion of three major projects; the Eyo Festival, Culturati, and Wizkid’s show, and to contribute, however modestly, to their execution. While my work with @missonenigeriaorg has been formative and foundational, the past two weeks have underscored how much more the culture space demands. With God’s grace, I enter 2026 committed to growth; building the creative muscle, wisdom, and physical stamina required to advance our culture, arts, and tourism. This experience has been less paperwork and far more groundwork. I am deeply grateful to my Leader @idrisconnectingnigeria for a field education that no memo could provide. Thank you, Sir, for your guidance, for the standards you set that continue to stretch my capacity; and for challenging me to rise to the demands of this new chapter.

Motto of the week- Audacity. Good luck 🩵 📸 @shotbybernard_ #handypros

Sat with the aspirational and inspirational @vusithembekwayo and it was 50 shades of hearty. Check it out on YouTube [l!nk in bi0 and stories]. cc: @unleashed4takeover by @nedokonkwo @citadelviews_estate 🎥 @michaeledufilms #unleashed4takeover2023 #vusithembekwayo #missuniversenigeria2023 #mun2023

Some people breathe the Arts like it’s air, others are fluent in Culture like it’s their mother tongue, a true pleasure to know a phenomenal leader who personifies both Hon. Idris Aregbe @idrisconnectingnigeria 🎥 @infinity_signature #AMVCA12 #connectingnigeria

#AMVCA12 | A Time Was Had

Ọmwan nà vbè ẹ̀rhàn, ọ́ gha rre egbe n’ẹ̀dia n’ẹ̀khẹ̀. 👗 @trishocouture 📸 @praise_that_photographer Body: God #edobride #beninwedding #edobrideinspo #nigerianwedding

The second slide expounds on these JPEGs, and the profound TEDx Admiralty Way Speakers’ insights and unique perspectives on redefining masculinity in detail on nairaland.com. #tedx #tedxtalks #tedxhost #tedtalk #tedxadmiraltyway

•The bigger the battle, the greater the reward• 👗 @trishocouture 📸 @praise_that_photographer 💎 @ladytrish_diamonds

I was honoured to join the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture to the Lagos State Governor, Hon. Idris Aregbe to receive the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Rojas-Arbulú at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa this week. The conversation bordered on arts, tourism and cultural diplomacy, expounding the status and future of gastronomy tourism and cultural exchange between Nigeria and Canada. In a world divided by geography, Mr Carlos aptly opined that “we can connect the dots through food”. The highlight was discussing food diplomacy, gastronomy tourism and development of strategic vehicles to spotlight Nigeria’s and Canada’s richly diverse, and sometimes underrepresented culinary heritage. As an acclaimed partner of choice, our bilateral potential between Canada and Nigeria proves limitless, and the ministry is keen to build this liaison into a formidable partnership. Fit @jasonporshe #canadainnigeria #canada #fooddiplomacy

Mirror Mirror on the wall @twif.official

Sandwiched between 🇳🇬🇬🇭 TV legends. It gets better with each slide 😊 Just purely fascinating the doors that speaking Hausa opens for me. 👌🏾 💇🏾‍♀️ @adefunkeee

If a girl’s education can be paused by her biology, then the system was never built for her. That inequality doesn’t always announce itself loudly sometimes it operates quietly, through stigma, silence, and inherited norms as reflected by @violetejiata at AfroTalks Lagos 2025. Speaking during the International Day of the Girl Child session, she unpacked how menstrual stigma continues to deny girls access to education, dignity, and opportunity across Africa. Not by law, but by systems we’ve normalized for too long. Her message centered on cultural norms and silence that decide what girls can or cannot achieve, those systems must be questioned, challenged, and redesigned. Because equitable education begins with dignity and no girl should be left behind because of her period. #AfroTalksLagos #VioletEjiata #MenstrualEquity #GirlsEducation #EndPeriodStigma #MatrixTheme #GenderEquity #AfricanDream