Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike (r) unveiling the mascot for NAFEST 2018 holding in Port Harcourt at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday. With him is Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo (l).
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday
unveiled the mascot and theme song for the 2018 National Festival of
Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Port Harcourt.
Unveiling the Mascot and Theme Song at the
Government House Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said the ceremony
signifies the beginning of activities for NAFEST 2018.
He said: "It is a pleasure that
the State is hosting the entire country once again. This shall
provide the platform for the entire country to witness first
hand the culture and tradition of our people.
"This festival will further
emphasise that Rivers State is peaceful and the best
destination for investments in the country. It is also the best
destination for tourism ".
He urged all stakeholders to work
together to ensure the success of NAFEST 2018.
In her remarks, Rivers State Commissioner of
Culture and Tourism, Mrs Tonye Oniyide said that the mascot for
NAFEST 2018 is a duck, which lives both on land and water, just like
the landscape of the state.
She said that the mascot signifies
peace, friendship and good luck, which are the hallmarks of NAFEST
2018.
She called on Nigerians to enjoy the festival
as it will unite people from different parts of the country.
The Rivers State Council of Arts and Culture
thrilled guests at the unveiling ceremony with Rivers and National
traditional music.
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