by Nurat Uthman
The Federal Government will unveil the world’s largest painting portrait on a canvas at the 25th Anniversary of Democracy Day today at Eagles Square, Abuja.
The painting which is a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu was introduced by the National Troupe today (Wednesday)
The project was initiated by the Artefact Gallery, Best Theatre Company and the National Council for Arts and Culture
Mr. Opeyemi Alaba the innovator of the painting described it as a message of hope for Nigerians and Africa.
He said that the painting was created by 37 different painters representing the 36 states and FCT.
Alaba also mentioned that the inspiration for the portrait was gotten from portraits of former U.S. President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth