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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

LASG REITERATES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.



 LASG REITERATES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL


The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has reiterated the continuous support of the present administration to promote local cultural festivals across the State. This is part of strategies initiated to stimulate the indigenous culture, tradition and heritage of Lagosians and attract investors to various tourist spots In Lagos,


The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Idris Aregbe disclosed this in his remarks at the 11th Annual World Egbe festival held recently at Suntan Beach, Lagos.


Aregbe, represented at the event by the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson, expressed his satisfaction with the organisation of the festival which attracted more tourists than usual.


He reiterated the commitments of the State Government to continue to support the World Egbe Cultural Festival annually to portray unity amongst people of different beliefs and continue to showcase the ancient heritage of the State of aquatic splendour.


The Oba Ariwajoye Fasagbade of Akoko Land appreciated the support of the State Government in ensuring the success of the hosting of the annual event in the past few years, noting that it was a source of encouragement to the organisers of the Annual World Egbe Cultural Festival.


He added that the ceremony was a universal celebration attracting participants from as far as Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba. The Egbe festival witnessed the showcasing and the celebration of the Miss Culture World Beauty pageant. The Zagbeto masquerade dance and Sato drums known to Badagry indigenous cultural heritage were also displayed to enrich the festivities.

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