The annual Ofada Rice Day festival, the biggest indigenous food festival in Nigeria that celebrates Nigerian heritage, particularly the nutritious home- grown food, is set for its fifth edition billed for Sunday December 3 at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
With the 2023 edition tagged ‘Ofadabration’, the event is aimed to feed Nigeria with Nigerian food, promoting the consumption of locally grown, healthful meals.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, the convener, Oluwatobi Fletcher, disclosed that the event will be a family fanfare outing that will be curated in a manner that allows attendees, with their families (including children), to buy food from various vendors, in addition to items given out by sponsors, while watching different entertaining performances by multiple artistes.
He said ‘This year’s event will take another shape as guests will be treated to live performance by veteran juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, Reminisce and a host of other talented artists that will be unveiled as the planning progresses.
“Hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka (GCFR) and Tomike Adeoye; the ‘Ofada Rice Day’ festival is equally an event that helps to provide vital information to support local farmers to increase cultivation, enhancing Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The festival will also impact agro tourism by attracting tourists and visitors who are interested in experiencing Nigeria’s unique culinary traditions. Hence, the partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lagos State, further bolsters these efforts.
“In summary, the Ofada Rice Day festival is not just a cultural experience but a strategic initiative to promote food security, good health, and agricultural prosperity, ensuring a healthier, more prosperous Nigeria for future generations”, he said.
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