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Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum
Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa is expected to grace the unveiling and grand opening of the Nigeria 1914 exhibition, trade fair and business – economic forum
The exhibition which is the second edition has been slated for 1st to 14th October in Abuja.
Other prominent Nigerians expected to attend the unveiling of the 14 day programme include: Senator Ned Nwoko, the Director General of the National Council of Art and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa.
Three regional festivals are also to be celebrated in the course of the event.
Prince Arthur Eze is expected to unveil the Ofala week.
Mr. Akin Laniyi, the Project Director also said participants are expected from abroad.
Laniyi, a renowned producer also added that the event Presents “Nigeria’s diverse opportunities, potential and heritage on the global stage as theme of the event, Nigeria @1914 exhibition, trade fair and business forum is a government partnered educational exhibition of pictures, portraits, artifacts and paintings based on Nigeria’s history, milestones, icons & culture from the 1914 amalgamation and through the 1960 independence to more recent times, a trade fair showcasing the best of Nigeria’s endowments and diversity from different states and regions of the country and a business – economic forum where delegates and dignitaries from diverse sectors of the economy will interact and proffer world class cutting edge solutions that will envision Nigeria among the very best.”
He explained that having held the last exhibition at Transcorp Hilton with the collaboration of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, “the Exhibition, Trade Fair and Business Forum are a combined platform to foster both private and public sectors of our economy. Against the backdrop of celebrating our heritage and reflecting on our history on Independence day, the event seeks to present Nigeria’s great potential and diverse opportunities state by state, institution by institution in a world class venue to a diverse audience for fourteen days starting on independence day the 1st of October 2023.
“The grand opening of the trade fair is scheduled for the 3rd of September.
Laniyi said he envisioned the event to provide a memorable experience by the Jabi lake for exhibitors and attendees. The exhibition, trade fair and forum are hosted on this occasion with the support of the Jabi lake mall known especially for it’s lake side beauty, location and prime destination for the diplomatic community, business class and diverse internationally recognised global brands.
“The independence day cultural village set up alongside the trade fair arena by the shores of the lake will be a beehive of daily entertainment hosting comedians and diverse entertainers for fourteen days.
The exhibition is scheduled to be taken through cities of the world including Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, Sydney, New York and Beijing bu 2024.
He said you plan is to first stage the exhibition round major cities in Nigeria including Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos.
The Exhibition, Trade fair and Forum will be hosting guests and dignitaries including the following, past and present Leaders, foreign attendees, the diplomatic community, the Business class, small and medium enterprises, political class, academics, general Public and the
Media.
Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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