Children’s day: NICO set to educate children on culture

The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), in furtherance of its statutory mandate, is   organizing the 2017 Annual Children’s Cultural Extravaganza to commemorate the International   Children’s Day, with the theme: “Our Culture, Our Pride and Heritage”.

In a statement signed by Caleb Nor, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Assoc. Prof. Barclays   Foubiri Ayakoroma, says the Children’s Cultural Extravaganza which is designed to educate children on the gains of embracing their cultures and speaking their indigenous languages will have students from select Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The statement further stated that the Cultural Extravaganza will foster a sense of cultural identity, pride and awareness in children; promote cultural education and scholarship amongst students; encourage the appreciation of Nigerian Languages, dresses, cuisines and music at all levels of social integration;

The Programme is also expected to create a platform to discover young talents in culture and creative arts as well as promote the culture of peaceful co-existence and unity amongst students from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Meanwhile, veteran actor, Dr. Sam Dede is expected to deliver a lecture on the topic: “Our Culture, Our Pride and Heritage”.

The Cultural Extravaganza will have students from the various schools participating in non-competitive events such as: rendition of our National Anthem in indigenous languages; traditional fashion parade; traditional music and dance; roundtable discussions on “The importance of indigenous languages to national development” and “Decent dressing and Nigeria dress culture”.

The Abuja edition of the event will hold on Friday, 26th May, 2017, at Merit House, Maitama by, while the Lagos edition will hold on Thursday, 25th May, 2017 at the National Theater.