The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said the federal government is working hard to popularize indigenous Nigerian culture to the globe.
The minister was at the Ito Ogbo ceremony in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, a triennial event meant to celebrate octogenarians in the community.
The minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Ifeoma Anyanwutaku said pictures and interviews of the event will be taken to Abuja, while efforts will be made to ensure that the event is made a national event.
“We’re here today to witness the festival ourselves because of the importance we attach to the celebration. Our visit is a step towards pushing it further. We’re not only pushing it to a national celebration but an international one.
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said the federal government is working hard to popularize indigenous Nigerian culture to the globe.