The minister of Artwork, Tradition, and the Inventive Economic system, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has inaugurated the Technical Committee chargeable for the implementation of the development of the King Jaja of Opobo Historic and Cultural Centre in Opobo, Rivers State.
On the ceremony in Abuja, the minister stated that the undertaking signifies a milestone in taking Nigeria‘s artwork and cultural heritage to enviable heights.
“The institution of the King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historic Centre is a testomony to our dedication to immortalising previous heroes and selling our cultural identification.
“I’m delighted to deal with you at this epoch-making occasion of inauguration of the Technical Committee to supervise the implementation of a undertaking thought-about key within the preservation of our cultural heritage, the institution of King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historic Centre in Opobo, Rivers State’’.
The minister highlighted the undertaking‘s targets, emphasising the significance of partnership and collaboration.
“One of many ministry‘s core mandates is immortalising previous heroes by selling nationwide heritage and values. At this time‘s occasion is a testomony to our readiness to companion with any state, group, particular person or group that needs to immortalise individuals of confirmed capabilities whose immense contributions have helped form and undertaking the distinctiveness of our cultural values, norms and artefacts as a individuals.
“This undertaking is designed to be a historic tribute to cultural renaissance and a clarion name for cultural preservation. It’s a step to encourage our nation‘s quest for cultural tourism and enhance diplomacy in worldwide affairs. The institution of the Centre is in tune with Nigeria‘s imaginative and prescient of utilising the Artwork, Tradition and Tourism Sectors to create job alternatives for the teeming youth and contribute to the nation‘s Gross Home Merchandise“.
Minister Musawa referred to as on the Technical Committee to treat their choice as a clarion name to nationwide task and to offer common updates to the stakeholders on the actions of the committee and progress made.
She additionally thanked the federal government and other people of Rivers State, the Amayanabo of Opobo, and the individuals of Opobo Kingdom for his or her imaginative and prescient and dedication to sustaining cultural heritage and immortalising their progenitor, the Late King Jaja of Opobo.
Earlier, his royal majesty, King (Dr) Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, Treaty King, Pure Ruler and the Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, who led a delegation of Opobo Kingdom indigenes to Abuja thanked the federal authorities for his or her willingness to companion with the individuals of Opobo to determine a historic and cultural centre and immortalise King Jaja of Opobo.
A member representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, praised the federal authorities for shifting in direction of immortalising King Jaja of Opobo.
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