Post by Honorebu on Mar 16, 2016 5:22:51 GMT
Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has unveiled the logo and launched the raffle draw of the maiden edition of the Nigerian Drums Festival to be held between April 19 to 21, 2016 in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Unveiling the logo and the raffle draw, Amosun, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, said the event would foster development and unity of the country, being the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa.
Amosun said the festival would also promote the cultural heritage and tradition of the people as it would draw participants from the 36 states and Abuja, aside showcasing their talents and skills on drum beating, dancing and performances.
He stated further that it would enhance tourism opportunities which, in turn, would create employment for unemployed youths.
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Otunba Muyiwa Oladipo, expressed optimism about the event, saying it would turn around the face of culture and tourism not only in Ogun State but in Nigeria and Africa, as it would promote cultural heritage of the country which other African countries would take a cue from.
”Drum is a common factor that binds tribe and ethic groups with different cultures and traditions in Nigeria and the Nigerian Drums Festival will be an avenue to bring the different types of drums together”, Oladipo stated.
He said the unveiling of the logo has set the ball rolling and placed an official stamp on the organisation of the event which planning had begun in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism towards the successful staging of the event.
He said: “The event is purely an initiative of the Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism supported by the the Ogun State Government and some stakeholders, but more stakeholders and sponsors are welcome on board, the more the merrier”.
The commissioner, however, said the raffle draw was to create awareness and promote the festival amongst the people at the grassroots, adding that it would be an opportunity for buyers to win fascinating prizes to commemorate the Nigerian Drums Festival of 2016.
”This is part of the side attractions of the Festival, there are other side attractions and they will be unveiled as time goes on” the Commissioner said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaja Salmotu Ottun, enjoined the intending participants to be steadfast and focus as the event would bring about the cultural and traditional promotion of their respective states, saying that the event was first of its kind in the entire Africa.
She said that the event would be a soft landing one which other African countries would emulate, as the Ogun State was known to be number one in cultural and traditional values across the country even in Africa.
The event which had in attendance, Minister of Information and Culture, represented by Ms. Grace Gekpe, Senator Olorunmbe Memora, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Shokefun, her counterpart in Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, House of Assembly members, Head of Service, Elder Sola Adeyemi among other dignitaries.
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Unveiling the logo and the raffle draw, Amosun, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, said the event would foster development and unity of the country, being the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa.
Amosun said the festival would also promote the cultural heritage and tradition of the people as it would draw participants from the 36 states and Abuja, aside showcasing their talents and skills on drum beating, dancing and performances.
He stated further that it would enhance tourism opportunities which, in turn, would create employment for unemployed youths.
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Otunba Muyiwa Oladipo, expressed optimism about the event, saying it would turn around the face of culture and tourism not only in Ogun State but in Nigeria and Africa, as it would promote cultural heritage of the country which other African countries would take a cue from.
”Drum is a common factor that binds tribe and ethic groups with different cultures and traditions in Nigeria and the Nigerian Drums Festival will be an avenue to bring the different types of drums together”, Oladipo stated.
He said the unveiling of the logo has set the ball rolling and placed an official stamp on the organisation of the event which planning had begun in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism towards the successful staging of the event.
He said: “The event is purely an initiative of the Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism supported by the the Ogun State Government and some stakeholders, but more stakeholders and sponsors are welcome on board, the more the merrier”.
The commissioner, however, said the raffle draw was to create awareness and promote the festival amongst the people at the grassroots, adding that it would be an opportunity for buyers to win fascinating prizes to commemorate the Nigerian Drums Festival of 2016.
”This is part of the side attractions of the Festival, there are other side attractions and they will be unveiled as time goes on” the Commissioner said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaja Salmotu Ottun, enjoined the intending participants to be steadfast and focus as the event would bring about the cultural and traditional promotion of their respective states, saying that the event was first of its kind in the entire Africa.
She said that the event would be a soft landing one which other African countries would emulate, as the Ogun State was known to be number one in cultural and traditional values across the country even in Africa.
The event which had in attendance, Minister of Information and Culture, represented by Ms. Grace Gekpe, Senator Olorunmbe Memora, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Shokefun, her counterpart in Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, House of Assembly members, Head of Service, Elder Sola Adeyemi among other dignitaries.
The Nation