The 2025 edition of the Enchanting Plateau Exhibition opened on Monday at Odilins Event Center, Jos, igniting renewed excitement across Plateau’s creative and cultural landscape. The week-long event, themed “ONE”, reinforces the exhibition’s mission of uniting communities through art, promoting tourism, and strengthening cultural identity.
The opening ceremony drew artists, cultural figures, and creatives from across the state, signaling growing recognition of the exhibition as a major cultural attraction in Plateau State.
Delivering the keynote address, Chuwang Pwajok highlighted the event’s rising significance in the Plateau cultural calendar. He noted that the exhibition has evolved beyond an artistic gathering into “a platform for societal reflection, pride, and healing.” Pwajok praised the young artists whose works capture narratives of unity, struggle, hope, and resilience, describing their creativity as vital to shaping the future of Plateau’s cultural space. He further stated that “Enchanting Plateau is steadily emerging as a cultural signature event that the state must continue to nurture and expand.”
Founder and Visionary of the initiative, David Thomas, followed with a deeply emotional address that resonated with attendees. He explained that Enchanting Plateau was conceived from the desire to provide Plateau artists with a global stage and long-overdue visibility. Thomas acknowledged the many challenges facing creatives—including limited appreciation, financial constraints, and lack of institutional support—but emphasized that Plateau remains home to extraordinary talent. He described the exhibition as a bridge between art, culture, tourism, and economic development, and urged government agencies, corporate organizations, and private stakeholders to view art not merely as entertainment but as an investment with long-term value. He expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, partners, and supporters for backing the vision.
In his goodwill message, Hon. Dachung Bagos commended the exhibition for giving young creatives a platform to shine. He reiterated that the creative industry has enormous potential for wealth creation and encouraged artists to trademark their works and embrace the business side of creativity. According to him, Plateau’s art can become a major economic asset if properly leveraged.
Among the exhibiting artists, Naomi Adamu shared her delight at participating for the second time. She described the event as an inspiring space that pushes artists to keep creating despite challenges in the art sector. Naomi showcased her piece titled “Symbolic Identity,” made from natural seeds and gourds to reflect Plateau’s cultural roots, symbols, and traditional communication patterns.
Artist David C. Nwadike also expressed gratitude for the visibility the exhibition provides. He stressed that monetizing art begins with valuing it locally and called for sustained support for platforms that celebrate homegrown creativity.
Guests later toured the exhibition stands, viewing captivating displays that interpreted Plateau’s rich culture, landscapes, festivals, and symbolic heritage—offering visitors a deeper emotional connection to the state’s identity and artistic brilliance.
With its 2025 edition off to a vibrant start, the Enchanting Plateau Exhibition continues to position Plateau State as a flourishing creative hub and a true home of peace and tourism
