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C’River Partners European Cultural Centre to Elevate Carnival Calabar
From Ene Asuquo, Calabar
As part of the government effort to strengthen the global appeal and sustainability of the Calabar Carnival, the Cross River State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the European Cultural Centre (ECC).
Facilitated by Governor Bassey Otu, the partnership aims to enhance cultural exchange, promote tourism, and develop new skills for the iconic festival.
Speaking on behalf of the Governor during the signing of MoU, Secretary to the State Government, Prof.
Owan Enoh, emphasized the goal of transitioning the Carnival to financial self-reliance.“The Calabar Carnival is our greatest cultural export.
With partnerships like this, we are building a Carnival that can thrive independently, creating immense value for Cross River State and beyond.”Ambassador Sunny Victor Onuoha of the ECC expressed delight in the collaboration, highlighting the Carnival’s unique position as Africa’s premier cultural festival.
“This partnership is about ensuring that the world sees Calabar Carnival on a larger stage. It’s not just a celebration for Calabar, it’s a showcase of Nigeria and Africa to the world. Together, we’ll drive cultural promotion, skill development, and global recognition.”
State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Robert Abubakar Ewa, lauded the initiative as a bold step toward reimagining the Carnival’s vision.
With this partnership, Calabar Carnival 2024 is set to redefine its legacy as a cultural and tourism powerhouse, creating opportunities for Cross River State and positioning the festival as a beacon of African excellence.
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Bill to Rename Benue Varsity Passes First Reading
A bill to rename the Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi to Moses Orshio Adasu University has passed first reading at the Benue State House Assembly.
The bill was read during Wednesday plenary by the acting Clerk of the House, Mr John Hwande.
Also during the plenary, a bill for the establishment of Benue State University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Ihugh, in Vandeikya local government area also passed first.
Daily asset reports that three other bills also passed first reading.
The bills include a bill for a law to amend a free and compulsory basic education and a bill for a law to establish a task force on quality healthcare and prevention of quackery in the state.
Report says that two out of the bills, which were from the executive, were presented to the house by the Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer.
The others were presented by the member representing Gboko East Constituency, Mrs. Becky Orpin, and that of Kwande West, Mr Thomas Dugeri.
The Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, who presided over plenary, referred them to the House Standing Committee on Rules and Business for further legislative scrutiny. (NAN)
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Tinubu Approves Leadership Changes for Oye-Ekiti, Lokoja Varsities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the swap of Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils of Federal University Oye-Ekiti and its Lokoja counterpart.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
“In the reshuffling, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja, will move to Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, while Mr Kayode Ojo, who previously held a similar position at Oye-Ekiti, will assume same role in Lokoja.
“This strategic change is part of Tinubu’s initiative to foster diversity and national cohesion in the management of the country’s universities,” he said.
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NYSC Gets new State Coordinator in Delta
Mr John Kwaghe has assumed duty as the new Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Delta.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Stella Ogbummuo, NYSC state Public Relations Officer, on Wednesday in Asaba.
The statement said that Mr Kwaghe, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Master’s degree in Career Management hails from Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
“The new state coordinate has worked in many states and the National Directorates Headquarters in different capacities including Ekiti and Nasarawa State.
“In line with the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters’ sustained drive to optimise the scheme’s operations nationwide, a new state coordinator has been posted to take over the headship of NYSC Delta State secretariat.
“He will take over from Mr Olusegun Alao, who has been transferred to NYSC South South Area Office 1, Delta State,” Ogbummuo stated. (NAN)