FCTA, Platinum X plan carnival to create jobs

 

The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), in partnership with Platinum X Art and Media Limited, is set to organise the Abuja I Believe Carnival 2023.

The carnival is targeted at empowering talented Nigerians in Abuja and other states.

Convener of the Carnival and the Managing Director, Platinum X Art and Media, Omoefe Tawiyah said the carnival is not just about entertainment, it is about creating a lasting legacy that aims to promote peace, reduce crime, eliminate inequality.

Tawiyah added that the carnival would also provide employment opportunities, increase skilled employees and improve social amenities.

“In the midst of challenging times and hardship, it is crucial to prioritise mental health and strike a balance. There are great talents in Abuja, and I tell the musicians in Abuja that they will have a fair share of the benefits from the carnival.

 

“We are looking at drawing the attention of other people to come to FCT, it is an Abuja carnival, it is happening in the FCT, so those opportunities will be open if you are creative enough and talented enough,” he added.

The Acting Director, Social Development Secretariat, Department of Arts and Culture, FCTA, Kayode Aiyegbusi, said: “All of us are expected to make something out of that carnival; residents of Area 10 can start planning to see how they will benefit from that carnival.’’

if the carnival train is passing Wuse, the people in zone one should get together and think how they can get something out of it.

“This carnival is going to be one of the items in the entertainment calendar of the FCT. In the next 10 years, with deliberate planning, Abuja, and Nigeria as a whole will make money from tourism.

The Chairman, Advance Group Director, Ambassador Joseph Babatunde reiterated the need to develop the tourism sector in order to create business opportunities in the country.