Group in Partnership with FG Unveil ABUJA iBELIEVE CARNIVAL 2023 to Foster Unity, Boost Social Economic Development in Nigeria

By Fatima Saka

A Group in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced ABUJA iBELIEVE CARNIVAL 2023, with the aim to meet the Renew Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tackle societal and economic challenges in Nigeria.

The Platinum X Art And Media LTD, Project Tour Initiative, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (Social Development Secretariat) made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja.

Starting from December 11th to December 15th, 2023.

The Chief Organiser And Covener,of the Platinum X Art And Media LTD, Project Tour Initiative, Mr. Omoefe Taqiyah said the president in his agenda wants to unites the Nigerian with the efforts to use support networks beyond official channels.

He added that it is our collective responsibility to protect and nurture our young and creative minds, shielding them from negative influences.

“The event of enormous importance to our nation, an event that embodies the spirit of togetherness, culture, and progress- the shall come together as a country from December 11th to December 15th, 2023, to celebrate our rich cultural history and to display the brilliant talent that our wonderful nation, Nigeria, possesses.

Mr. Taqiyah:”This carnival will be a testament to the power of collective effort and Partnership The present administration has underscored the significance of coming together as a society, recognizing that we cannot solely depend on the government to meet all our needs

“The Abuja I Believe Carnival 2023 is more than simply a one-time event, it is a deliberate effort to “re-dignity and redefine our national socio-cultural character. Its major goal is to bring a fresh ray of hope to Nigerians by presenting our great tourism and entertainment industries while building togetherness, pride, and patriotism

The highlights of the Carnival follows; Arts and Crafts, Gastronomy and Cuisine, Fashion, Music, Dance and Drumming, Local Technology, Made in Nigeria Items, Seating and Drinking Areas, Exhibitions and Information Centers for Different States’ Art, Corporates and other businesses among others.

He stated: “Our objectives are both ambitious and transformational. We want to showcase Nigeria’s diversity, raise national consciousness, and instill pride and patriotism Furthermore, we intend to harness the entrepreneurial, socioeconomic, and intellectual of our dynamic youths.

“This carnival will also serve as a platform to showcase our regional cuisine, clothing, festivals, customs, and holidays, theret promoting domestic tourism, increasing investment, wealth, and job creation.”

Director, Art and culture FCTA, Mr.
Kayode Adebisi, said FCTA has gone a long way to promote aspect of the city, adding that we try to encourage visitors to come to Abuja for their meetings for programs and even holidays.

“And this carnival is one highlight of such activities that is expected to draw a lot of people and draw attention to the federal capital city. Our responsibility as the Arts and Culture Department is to provide both entertainment for families, individuals, corporate organizations, and we see the Carnival as one area that we can actually use, not just to engage our young people, not just to engage the families, but to also create an atmosphere that encourages wellbeing.

“It’s only when people are socially satisfied that you can say your city is doing work, not just economic power. Yes, we all want to make money.

“But when you make money and people are not facially Okay, you’ve not done much. So what we try to do through the social development Secretariat is to promote all those activities by socializing the well-being of the residents of the city.