* As Edo state Deputy Governor, Comrade Phillip Shaibu flagoff Edofest 2017*
The much anticipated and publicized celebration of Edo festival of Arts and culture 'EDOFEST 2017' was flagoff by Edo state deputy Governor His Excellency Philip Shaibu. The event which witnessed a large turnout of residents, tourists, cultural troupes, models from all parts of Edo state and beyond,started with a carnival float and procession from the carnival village at Ramat park, Benin City through to the City Center (Kingsquare).
Top government functionaries led the procession and the carnival float, notable amongst those present was the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, SSG 'Barrister Osarodion Ogie, member representing Oredo Federal constituency Hon.Ogbede Ihama, Chief of Staff to the Governor 'Taiwo Akerele, Commisioner for wealth creation and employment 'Hon.Emmanuel Usoh, Edo state APC publicity Secretary Mr Chris Azebemwan.
The colourful event kickoff activities for the celebration of EdoFest 2017, attracted large turnout of celebrities, fun seekers, residents, tourists, dancers from the major ethnic group of Edo state. The activities for the carnival float climaxed at the city center with the official flagging off ceremony by Edo state deputy Governor.
His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu commended the ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora affairs for putting up EDOFEST 2017, He promises that the government will make EDOFEST 2018 much more better and thanked all sponsors, partners, planning committee members who made EdoFest 2017 a reality.
Hon.Osaze Osemwegie-Ero, thanked dignitaries and all who made EdoFest 2017 a reality, he stated the government is committed to the celebration of our cultural heritage and assured residents and tourists alike that EdoFest has come to stay and will keep getting better as we celebrate our culture yearly.
The activities for Edofest continues from the 17th-22nd December 2017.
our culture, our wealth
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