By Uche Kalu
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council has scheduled December 14, 2023, to celebrate the state's rich cultural heritage in grand style. The festival, tagged 'Culture: Catalyst for Igbo Unity, Collective Advancement, and Global Resurgence,' is organized by the Culture and Royalty Committee (CRC) of the NUJ in partnership with Kasie Communications, an Event, Media, and PR firm.
The event will take place at
the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, located behind the Central Bank
of Nigeria headquarters, starting at 12 noon.
A statement signed by the
Assistant Secretary, NUJ, Anambra State Council, Mr. Okechukwu Onuegbu, quoted
the Council’s Chairman, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, as saying that the
festival aligns with the policy thrust of Anambra State Governor, Prof.
Chukwuma Soludo-led administration. The policy is aimed at celebrating,
documenting, and showcasing Anambra State's rich cultural heritage to both
local and global audiences.
Onuegbu, who is also the
Supervisory Chairman of the committee, explained that the annual event has the
blessing of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, some of whom have
assured that they will lead their Igwe-In-Council and cultural troupes to grace
the grand occasion.
The statement added that:
"The Culture and Royalty Committee (CRC) is a non-profit, socio-cultural
arm of the NUJ, Anambra State Council, committed to mobilizing Ndi Anambra at
home and in the Diaspora for economic and socio-cultural rejuvenation. The
committee aims to capture, for posterity, our past blended into the present,
projecting into our future while recognizing and celebrating our past and
present heroes.
"In addition, the
committee engages in other activities aimed at promoting the culture,
lifestyle, royalty, and businesses of Anambra people. This year's edition will
feature lectures, cultural dances, arts, product and fashion exhibitions,
masquerade performances, music, local delicacies, among others.
"As custodians of the
age-long rich culture and tradition of Igboland, the Royal Fathers are expected
to lead their Igwe-in-Council and cultural troupes to grace the occasion.
Lovers of our tradition and culture from within and outside the state,
including illustrious sons and daughters of the State, are also expected to
attend. Commissioners of Culture and Entertainment, Information, and Local
Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs are expected to attend."
The Royal Father of the day
will be Igwe Umueri, Igwe Benneth Izukwukwu Emeka, while Dr. Nwachukwu
Anakwenze and Ichie Pharm. Victor Okeke Mgbajiaka, Ichie Obidigbo of Enugwu
Agidi, will play the roles of keynote speaker and chairman of the occasion,
respectively.
The Executive Governor of the
state, His Excellency, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and former Anambra State Governor
and Labour Party Presidential flag bearer in the last presidential election,
Mr. Peter Obi, are expected to grace the occasion as Special Guest of Honour
and Guest of Honour, respectively. The Special Guests at the occasion will
include Commissioner for Culture and Entertainment, Chief Don Onyenji, and his
counterparts in Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, and Local Government, Chieftaincy
and Community Affairs, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunwanne.
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