BSC, University of St Andrews, Scotland,

MBA, Lagos Business School

Chukwuemeka Anyiam-Osigwe is a distinguished integrated marketing communications professional whose career is defined by a seamless blend of corporate strategy and high-impact social advocacy. Currently, he serves as the Marketing and Promotional Lead at Inspirational Kitchens, Design and More, while simultaneously driving growth as the Partnerships and Communications Lead at Pride Creative Enterprise and Multimedia.

A steadfast advocate for mental health and youth development, Chukwuemeka has been a foundational pillar of the Annual Emotional Well-Being Conference (www.emotionalwell-being.org) since its inception in 2017, steering the initiative through a decade of growth. His commitment to mental wellness further extends to his role as the Public Relations Officer for the Catholic Mental Health Ministry, Nigeria.

Chukwuemeka’s leadership is perhaps most evident in his tenure as President of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) for the Lagos Archdiocese (2022–2026). Under his stewardship, the organization has become a powerhouse for capacity building. His initiatives include facilitating soft-skill certifications for over 5,000 young people through Jobberman Nigeria, equipping entrepreneurs with essential business tools like POS machines, and hosting a suite of leadership seminars designed to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity.

As the Co-Convener of the Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (www.lagoscreativeenterpriseweek.org), launched in 2019, Chukwuemeka has bridged the gap between the creative arts and sustainable commerce. To date, he has facilitated training for over 10,000 budding creatives, connecting them with industry titans such as Universal Music Group, Obi Asika (DG, National Arts and Culture), and Chris Oputa (MD, Studio 24). Through these platforms, he continues to empower the next generation of Nigerian creatives to turn their talent into viable, sustainable livelihoods.

The Essence of Chukwuemeka

In short: Chukwuemeka Anyiam-Osigwe is a visionary communications leader and youth advocate dedicated to empowering the next generation of Nigerians through mental health awareness, professional capacity building, and the sustainable commercialization of creative talent.

One sentence about a favourite memory from school:

I have so many fun memories from my time at Greensprings School that it would be hard to pick just one. From being made sports prefect, or is it winning gold at the international school football competition (not to mention saving the winning penalty). However, if I were to pick one would be signing off with a bang when I was crowned Prom King on my prom night.

One sentence of advice for students or alumni:

Remember to #TakePrideDaily in who you are and what you do. Greensprings school has imparted so much knowledge, confidence, morals and compassion on you required to take on the world. Harness those gifts and opportunities to be someone of impact and value. While doing that, remember to #TakePrideDaily in who you are and what you do.

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For decades, Lagos has been a vibrant creative ecosystem. From film to fashion, music to digital art, the city produces trends that ripple across Africa and the world. Yet many young creators still lack the training, tools, and spaces that allow talent to become a profession. The Greensprings Alumni Legacy project answers that gap with purpose.

Nollywood placed Nigeria on the global map, but the culture economy has grown far beyond film alone. Lagos now feeds global demand for African fashion, design, animation, gaming, music production, and digital art. Global platforms are investing in local talent, and brands around the world are looking to Lagos as a creative powerhouse.

What Greensprings is building is not merely a school asset. It is a community resource, a safe, structured, and inspiring space where young Lagosians can become the filmmakers, animators, visual artists, fashion designers, and digital storytellers who will shape the next chapter of African culture.

When a city invests in its youth, it invests in its cultural future. Every trained animator, every skilled cinematographer, every thoughtful designer becomes part of a creative workforce that strengthens Lagos’s identity and economic potential.

By equipping young people with industry-level skills, the centre will help produce:

• Filmmakers ready for Nollywood, Netflix, and global festivals
• Designers who can contribute to Africa’s booming fashion and digital design sectors
• Artists who shape exhibitions, public art, and new cultural experiences
• Creators who can build careers in animation, content development, gaming, and advertising

For Lagos to compete globally, it must continue to build the spaces that nurture excellence. The Creative Arts Centre is one pillar of this vision. The 50m Olympic-size swimming pool is another. It signals Lagos’s readiness to not only grow artists and filmmakers, but also athletes capable of standing proudly on international stages.

Lagos’s future will be richer because of the stories that will be written, filmed, performed, and designed within these walls. And those stories will not just entertain us and shape the world’s understanding of who we are.

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Across Nigeria are children whose talents are bigger than their circumstances. Many of them carry gifts that could shape our culture and inspire the world. What they often lack is not passion but opportunity.

On December 18th, Greensprings School will unveil the 3D model of the Creative Arts Centre at the Lekki Campus. The unveiling will take place at 4 p.m. and will be held alongside the Secondary and IB End of Year Production. It will be an evening of creativity, culture and celebration, and a moment for guests to see a vision that has been years in the making.

The Creative Arts Centre is a legacy project built on the belief that education should nurture both the mind and the imagination. It has been designed as a multidisciplinary home for music, visual arts, dance, drama, film and design. It will empower young people to explore their talents, build confidence and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s creative economy.

Although the Centre will serve Greensprings students, its impact reaches far beyond the school. It will provide access and mentorship for young creatives in the Ibeju Lekki axis and wider community. Through workshops, exhibitions and artist in residence programs, the Centre will support young people who need a place where their talent can grow.

Alongside this vision is the continuing fundraising effort for the 50m Olympic size swimming pool, another project created to give Nigerian students a world class training environment. Somewhere in Nigeria is a child who could become the next Michael Phelps in Nigeria. A child whose potential will only shine when given the right space to learn and thrive. Both the Creative Arts Centre and the swimming pool stand for the same belief. Nigeria’s children deserve infrastructure that matches their ambition.

During the unveiling, guests will have the opportunity to see the model up close, connect with others who care about youth development and learn about partnership and donor opportunities for the next phase of construction. It is an invitation to be part of a legacy that will shape generations.

On December 18th, Greensprings School welcomes all who believe in the power of creativity, talent and education to join in this moment of inspiration and possibility.

For alumni who would like to attend, kindly RSVP through the alumni link:

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What you will need to prepare your homemade oatmeal bars:

3 small bananas or 1 large banana

1 (raw) egg

3 tablespoons of skimmed powder milk

½ cup whole grain rolled oats

½ cup of water

1 handful of nuts (any nuts of your choice – I use groundnuts)

1 handful of dried fruit (any dried fruit of your choice e.g. raisins, dates – I use pitted dates)

COOKING DIRECTIONS

• Pour all ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix with water.
• Grease a rectangular/square shaped microwave safe container or any oven safe dish with (any healthy) oil or use cooking spray.
• Pour mix in container or dish.
• Bake for 5-7mins.
• Tip- To be double sure if your bake is ready, pierce with a stainless steel fork or knife. If your cutlery is squeaky clean, then your bake is ready.
• Allow to cool and cut into desired shapes.
• Serve or store in an airtight container. It can also be refrigerated if not eaten at the time of preparation.
• This recipe makes one serving… Bon appetit!

Courtesy: Olubukola Kolade (Class of 2001)

She is an Administrative Officer at Mirsha Global Services Limited

Olubukola is a lover of fine gourmet food, arts and tourism, a fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast too.

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