ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT, TOURISM VOLUNTEERS NETWORK SET TO HOST GRAND PICNIC, FUNFAIR 1.0 IN AWKA
By Ifeyinwa Ogwo :
Anambra Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism Volunteers Network, Anambra Chapter, is planning to host a grand Picnic and Funfair 1.0 on Sunday, 13th October, 2024.
The groundbreaking event will take place at the Anambra Film Village, located behind the Kenneth Dike Library in Awka. 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. Attendees can also enjoy local cuisine including roasted plantain/yam and sauce, African salad (abacha), palm wine and a variety of other side attractions.
The Commissioner, Mr. Don Onyenji, while addressing members of the Anambra Tourism Volunteers Network Planning Committee in his office at Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, stated that the program aligns with Governor Charles Soludo’s manifesto to develop the state into a prosperous mega smart-city, attracting people for business, living, and leisure.
“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.”
He then invites every parent to come with their children and enjoy the cultural fiesta.
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, featuring a variety of exciting activities, including old-school cultural games, cultural kids’ ballad dancers, cultural musical entertainers, local cuisine, and more.
“We utilize 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 urged all parents to bring their kids and swimming trunks to the picnic and funfair on Sunday, as there are children’s swimming pools, a kiddie section, and more for relaxation and entertainment.
* Ogwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *