By Mimi Chiadikobi
Awka,Oct.11, 2024 Anambra Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, works with the Tourism Volunteers Network, Anambra Chapter, to host a grand Picnic and Funfair to promote recreation habits amongst the public.
Mr Don Onyenji,Anambra Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism has called on Anambra public to develop the habit of taking a rest after hard days job to gain longevity.
The Commissioner made the call during a meeting with the executives of Volunteers Network Anambra Chapter in his Jeorone Udoji Secretariat Office on Friday in Awka.
Onyenji noted that the program was necessitated with the ministry desire to promote healthy living through relaxations and fun making with families and friends to build a stronger family ties.
He said that the upcoming events is inline with the ideals of Gov.Charles Soludo’s manifesto to develop the state into a prosperous mega smart-city, attracting people for business, living, and leisure for common good of all.
The Commissioner said that the groundbreaking of the event will take place at the Anambra Film Village located behind the Kenneth Dike Library on Sunday, 13th October.
He said that the event will feature cultural kids’ ballad dancers, exciting games such as ludo, Ncho, tug of war, and more, as well as cultural musical entertainers.
Onyenji assured that the attendees would also enjoy local cuisine including roasted plantain/yam and sauce, African salad (abacha), palm wine and a variety of other side attractions.
“The Solution government is transforming Anambra into a place of leisure and relaxation through the ongoing construction of the Solution Fun City, Solution Neighborhood Leisure Park, and other notable projects aimed at enhancing relaxation.
“These developments will brighten up the state and increase the number of tourists visiting the area.”Onyenji assured.
The Commissioner invites the public especially every parent to come with their children and enjoy the cultural fiesta for their relaxation and longevity.
Speaking, The Executive State Coordinator and Chairman of the Planning Committee of Anambra Tourism Volunteers Network, Ms. Chinazom Okey-Umeh, mentioned that the upcoming event will be the first of its kind in the state.
Okey-Umeh assured that the program will feature a variety of exciting activities, including old-school cultural games, cultural kids’ ballad dancers, cultural musical entertainers, local cuisine, and more.
“We utilise our network to promote tourism and showcase it to the world to attract investors and tourists to the state, create job opportunities and boost the state’s internal revenue generation.”
She then urged all parents to bring their kids and swimming trunks to the picnic and funfair on October 13 as there are children’s swimming pools, a kiddie section, and more for relaxation and entertainment.
Reports that Anambra goverment have earlier assured the residents to create various facilities for their relaxation and recreation so as to live a healthy life.
reports that the state government in partnership with industrialists in tourism and entertainment industry’s are constructing sites for public leisure.
“Anambra Christmas Village, with Descendants Fortune Investments Ltd and Soulcity Obosi Tourism Town Smart City ,with Soulcity Intergrated Resource LTD,amongst others.
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