By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Member, Ohaozara, Onicha, Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon Kama Nkemkanma Kama has advocated for the annual celebration annual Ohanivo Unity Cultural Carnival event for the promotion of peace and unity in their constituencies and the State, as well showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Ebonyi people.
Hon. Nkemkanma stated this on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Onicha Central Secondary School, Egwunkwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, during occasion of the maiden Ohanivo Unity Cultural Carnival celebration.
According to the House of Rep member, the Cultural Carnival will help to remember the past and cast imaginations on the future, he said " Our cultural expressions helps the world to see us through our own eyes. One of my primary focus as your representative is to promote peace and unity amongst ourselves".
"Truly, I am convinced that our culture, when well harnessed, packaged and promoted, could serve as tourist attraction and a product worth selling even to the West, and it is a veritable means of development and promotion of peace in our constituencies and State".
"As I welcome you to this auspicious event, which by divine providence, will become an annual event, I want us to reflect on our unique culture that distinguishes and binds us together. I want us to see the enormous gains inherent in our culture and unity as a people. As we meditate on these few points, I welcome you all once again and thank you specially for honouring Ohanivo with your presence." "
"Ohanivo is moving forward, Ebonyi State is on the rise !" Nkemkanma said.
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