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FG Committed To Tourism Promotion Says Nigerian Ambassador To Belgium
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Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Mr. Obinna Chiedu Onowu ( right), Secretary General of the Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States, Mr. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti , Ethiopian Ambassador to Belgium, Mrs. Hirut Zemene and others at the Nigeria Arts and Culture Festival in Antwerp, Belgium… weekend.
Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Mr. Obinna Chiedu Onowu has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to tourism promotion and development.
Speaking in Antwerp at the Nigeria Arts and Culture Festival organised by Embassy of Nigeria in Brussels in collaboration with Nigerian community/associations in Belgium, and Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Ambassador Onowu said the present administration in Nigeria is committed to boosting the tourism industry.
According to him, the importance of Art and Culture in shaping the society cannot be overemphasized stressing that Nigeria’s cultural heritage is not just a source of pride but a powerful tool for empowering foe empowerment and growth
Ambassador Onowu noted that Nigeria’s Nollywood is one of the biggest film industry in the world adding that it worth more than $6.4 billion.
He charged tourists in Europe and other parts of the world to make Nigeria their preferred destination and experience the Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage
In his remarks, the Secretary General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Mr. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti who was the Special Guest honour at the Festival described Nigeria as a Cultural Superpower.
In his words! “I recall the footprint Nigeria has left on the global space regarding the cinema industry, Nollywood, which provides a glimpse of the Nigerian culture to the world.
“The mandate of the OACPS is to support the cultural sector in guiding efforts to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive development that leaves no one behind: today, the Nigeria Arts and Culture Festival is making an extraordinary contribution to our efforts.”
There were goodwill messages from diplomats, a National Assembly member, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, President Yoruba Progressive Union Belgium, Jerry Olugbenga and the Vice President Edo Community, Belgium, Ekunwe Otison.
The event festival showcased wide range of Nigerian Arts, music, fashion, Visual Arts and Literature.
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