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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. @SolomonBonu received the prestigious Gong ‘Most Enterprising State Award’ on behalf of Lagos at the 33rd edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture, (NAFEST), held in Jos, Plateau State.
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The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe,  described the festival as a celebration of the unique cultural heritage of the most populous black nation on earth as it seeks to strengthen unity and love.
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Speaking on the theme of the festival, "Post- COVID-19 and Cultural Dynamism", the Director-General described the cultural industry as an immortal sector that will continue to evolve to give life and people meaning.
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"We must have a discussion on cultural diplomacy because everyone comes from a culture and such culture has a base. This is a way we can build a prosperous cultural identity that we will all be proud of”, Runsewe declared.
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The weeklong event, which began on Saturday, 21st November, 2020, was not short of enthralling performances, as all designated venues were agog with a series of memorable events.
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During the stakeholders' roundtable, convened to discuss the country's diverse socio-cultural values, stakeholders encouraged all the States of the Federation to interact with the people's culture and develop it to become a viable source of income.
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NAFEST was established in 1970 after the end of Nigeria's civil war to promote national unity. The 2021 edition of the event will be hosted by Ekiti State.
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