Following the visit of King Jaja of Opobo kingdom, Dr Dandeson Douglas Jaja to the headquarters of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), the Council has pledged to add colour to the 2019 edition of Rivers Cultural Festival holding in Abuja on December 14, 2019.
The Treaty King, the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom, who led a delegation to the office of the Director-General of NCAC, Otunba Segun Runsewe, solicited his presence at the cultural festival.
Expressing his delight, the paramount ruler said many Nigerians have been exposed to the world as a result of the practical promotion of culture by Runsewe, saying it was the major reason they decided to pay him a visit
King Douglas Jaja observed that there was the need to have a monument in honour of King Jaja, the 1st including the colonial building in Opobo, appealing to the DG NCAC to use his good office in promoting the historical destinations.
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In his remarks Otunba Runsewe thanked the Jaja of Opobo kingdom and his delegation for the visit said that they have a rich history, especially with the opposition to British imperialism, describing the visit of the king as a privilege to the NCAC headquarters.
He stated that his desire to commemorating Oloibiri community as the first place Oil was discovered in Nigeria just as he commended the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyensom Wike for a successful NAFEST in the state held in 2018 saying the State also came first again at this year’s edition held in Benin which according to him, is a testament to the government’s commitment in the promotion of art and culture in Nigeria.
Runsewe promised to participate fully at the event which promises to be a true reflection of the cultural splendour of Rivers State.
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