Ochei Matthew, Asaba

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said that the state is planning to organise a cultural festival.

Okowa, who revealed this on Monday at the 16th Anioma Cultural Festival organised by the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture in Asaba, said cultural festivals would boost unity in the state.

He said, "This kind of cultural festival breeds peace among our people, unite them and rekindle our traditional practices. It provides an opportunity for our children to understand our customs.

"We will work with OFAAC this year for a cultural festival that will involve the entire state working with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism."

The President of OFAAC, Kester Ifeadi, said the body would continue to promote the rich culture of the state.

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