Sat. Feb 8th, 2025

From TCNEWS

In alignment with the development agenda of the current administration, the Commissioner for Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Mr. Mathew Ekwuribe, convened with the Council of Ndi Eze, Abia State Chapter.

The meeting took place recently at the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs, State Secretariat Complex, Umuahia, on January 31, 2025.

Addressing the council at the meeting titled “Reviving Igbo Language and Cultural Heritage in the State,” the commissioner underscored the necessity for increased collaboration among the 17 local governments to restore and promote Igbo culture and language.

He highlighted the commitment of Abia State, under the leadership of the visionary and results-driven Governor Alex Chroma Otti, who is passionate about culture and tourism.

The commissioner emphasized the Governor’s agenda to rejuvenate the Igbo language in schools across the state and to revive the cultural heritage left by ancestors.

He announced that the upcoming Year 2025 new yam festival would be a landmark event in Abia State’s history, thanks to the Governor’s support.

 Additionally, the commissioner expressed confidence in the Governor’s initiative to launch cultural competitions statewide.

In response, the Chairman of the Council of Ndi Eze, Abia State Chapter, HRH Eze Linus Ntoh, expressed gratitude to Gov. Otti for his unwavering dedication to culture and tourism.

He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the ministry to achieve the government’s goals and objectives, as reported by Mr. Nnamdi Nzenwa for the Hon. Commissioner.

By NWAMARA

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