A Group, Kedei Seh Umor-Otutu, an association of Ugep people living in the FCT in collaboration with the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, is targeting a festival to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of the Group, Mrs. Queency Patrick, said, the festival named “Leboku-in-Abuja-2025″ aligns with national goals of cultural preservation and inter-ethnic harmony.
She explained that the news briefing was in preparations of the forthcoming festival with the theme: “A celebration of heritage, unity and harvest.”
Patrick said, “Leboku-in-Abuja-2025 aligns with national goals of cultural preservation, inter-ethnic harmony and in promoting Nigeria as a cultural destination.
“The Federal Capital Territory provides the ideal backdrop to unite heritage and modernity, welcoming all who believe in peace, identity and pride of origin.
“For us, it is not just a cultural event, it is a call to national unity, peace and cultural tourism development.
“It is also an opportunity for us to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Yakurr people in Cross River, the South-South and South-East in the nation and the world at large.
“The event fosters appreciation of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic-root and culture. Leboku-in-Abuja is more than a festival, it is a stage for celebrating our cultural identity, building bridges through tradition and encouraging investment in the creative economy and tourism sector.”
Mrs. Patrick stressed that the event was not just a cultural event, but a call to national unity, peace and cultural tourism development.
She explained that the National Council for Arts and Culture, had in a letter, formally endorsed the association’s collaboration with government towards the annual New Yam Festival.
“Bringing this renowned festival to Abuja will provide a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, tourism development, and deeper appreciation of our diverse traditions.
“It aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and NCAC’s mandate to promote arts and culture, as essential drivers or Nigeria’s creative economy,” Asika added.
The president of the Group revealed the event would provide platform for public lecture, economic empowerment, traditional food festival, cultural and arts exhibition, sports, agriculture, trade and tourism development.
