Anambra  Govt to partner Tourism Volunteers Network  for Picnic, Funfair with families 

By Cyprian  Ebele, Onitsha

Anambra Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, disclosed that it will partner the Tourism Volunteers Network, Anambra Chapter, to host a grand Picnic and Funfair to promote  recreation habits amongst the public.

Mr Don Onyenji,Anambra Commissioner for Culture,  Entertainment and Tourism made this disclosure during a meeting with the executives of Volunteer Network Anambra chapter in his  Jerome Udoji office, Awka, state capital  and called on Anambra public to develop the habit of taking a rest after hard day’s job to gain longevity. 

 Onyenji noted that the program was necessitated by the ministry’s desire to promote healthy living through relaxation and fun making with families and friends to build stronger family ties.

He said that the upcoming events are inline with the ideals of Gov.Charles Soludo’s manifesto to develop the state into a prosperous mega smart-city, attracting people for business, living, and leisure for the common good of all.

The Commissioner  said that the groundbreaking of the  event will take place at the Anambra Film Village located behind the Kenneth Dike Library  on Sunday, 13th October.

According to him the event will feature cultural kids’ ballet dancers, exciting games such as ludo, Ncho, tug of war, and more, as well as cultural musical entertainers. 

Onyenji assured that the attendees would  also enjoy local cuisine including roasted plantain/yam and sauce, African salad (abacha), palm wine and a variety of other side attractions.

“The Solution government is transforming Anambra into a place of leisure and relaxation through the ongoing construction of the Solution Fun City, Solution Neighborhood Leisure Park, and other notable projects aimed at enhancing relaxation. 

“These developments will brighten up the state and increase the number of tourists visiting the area,”Onyenji assured.

The Commissioner  invites the public, especially parents to come with their children and enjoy the cultural fiesta for their relaxation and longevity.

Speaking, The Executive State Coordinator and Chairman of the Planning Committee of Anambra Tourism Volunteers Network, Ms. Chinazom Okey-Umeh, explained that the upcoming event will be a unique one in the state.. 

Okey-Umeh assured that the program will feature a variety of exciting activities, including old-school cultural games, cultural kids’ ballet dancers, cultural musical entertainers, local cuisine, among others.

“We utilise our network to promote tourism and showcase it to the world to attract investors and tourists to the state, create job opportunities and boost the state’s internal revenue generation,” she stated 

She then urged all parents to bring their kids and swimming trunks to the picnic and funfair on October 13 as there are children’s swimming pools, a kiddie section, and more for relaxation and entertainment.

Recall that Anambra government has earlier advised the residents to create various facilities for their relaxation and recreation so as to live a healthy life.

 Consequently the state government in partnership with industrialists in tourism and entertainment industries are constructing sites for public leisure. 

“Anambra Christmas Village, with Descendants Fortune Investments Ltd and Soulcity Obosi Tourism Town Smart City ,with Soulcity Integrated Resource LTD, amongst others, are some of the entertainment partners.