By Ovat Abeng
The Anambra State Government, has held it 2024 Christmas Carols of nine lessons and praises.
The event which took place at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square Awka, on Friday, was organised by the State Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, and attracted many dignitaries, including government functionaries, the clergy, among whom were the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, national chairman of of APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the 21 local Government Chairmen, Traditional rulers, NLC State Chairman, Comrade Humphrey Chukwuemeka Nwafor, women groups, youth representatives, among others.
Speaking shortly after the event, the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji, appreciated all who attended the event; which he said was part of activities to usher in the Christmas celebration, thanking Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making the event possible.
According to him, the event was part of governor Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a peaceful, secure, livable and prosperous homeland in Nigeria.
“Governor Soludo is working very hard to carry all sectors along including the entertainment industry which includes tourism, recalling that over one thousand youths have been trained and others undergoing training on film making and music, urging other Anambra youths to stand firm and bring themselves together with one voice to achieve their God-given destiny.
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The event with the Themed “Emmanuel God With Us”, also featured melodious songs from various Church groups.