The Governor of Bayelsa State, Ezenwo Nyeson Wike has resolved to strategically position the state’s cultural potential through the hosting of the 2018 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Crafts (NAFEST). However, ceasing the opportunity will be a great advantage for the people of the state to promote the cultural diversity of the people of the garden city. The move is to show that Rivers State is safe to welcome the world and to enjoy fascination hospitality and cultural wonders of the people. According to DG NCAC, “Our visit Rivers State was splendid and calm as we were welcome with great hospitality by people. “It could be recalled that during the last NAFEST in Kaduna, the Rivers State declared its intention to host the 2018 edition of the festival and the recent acceptance was a confirmation of the River State’s commitment to repositioning culture in Nigeria.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 26, 2018 06:56 UTC