Globacom has signified its intention to again sponsor this year’s edition of Ofala Festival billed for Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, from October 14 to 15, 2023.
The company at a press conference held by the Ofala Festival Organising Committee at the Ime Obi, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, on Thursday said that its support for the yearly event reinforces its faith in the nation’s huge cultural heritage and its potential to create employment as well as boost revenue generation.
“At Globacom, we are committed to supporting efforts aimed
at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of our
country. This is why we have consistently supported prominent festivals
such as Ofala and Ojude Oba over these years.
We believe that these festivals,
if well promoted, will help boost
Nigeria’s tourism industry as they will attract tourists who will be
willing to come around to witness these festivals.
Their presence will be a booster for hotels,
restaurants, tour
guides, arts markets and several other sectors whose trade will be in
demand. Hundreds of thousands of jobs will also be created along the
line,” Globacom noted.
While referencing the Year 2020 data from
the World Tourism Organization, Globacom opined that Nigeria is listed
as 52nd on the list of top 55 tourism nations globally. “Interestingly,
the Travel and Tourism market in Nigeria has been projected to grow by
6.13 percent between 2023 and 2027, resulting in a market volume of
nearly US$4 in 2027.
If we continue to focus on promoting the best of our values for the world, nothing stops Nigeria from moving up to the Top
10 Tourism greats among the comity of nations within the next few years”.
Chairman
of the Festival’s Strategic Marketing and Communication Committee, Mr.
Nnaemeka Maduegbuna, said during the press conference that the Obi of
Onitsha had approved the theme of this year’s Ofala Festival as
“Better, Stronger and Together”- a theme which underscores the
relevance of cooperation and unity in attaining societal goals and
objectives.
The Ofala Festival is a customary obligation
performed by The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, as a two-day
celebration will comprise the Iru Ofala on October 14 and the Azu Ofala
the next day.
SET TO SPONSOR THE 2023 OFALA FESTIVAL
The company at a press conference held by the Ofala Festival Organising Committee at the Ime Obi, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, on Thursday said that its support for the yearly event reinforces its faith in the nation’s huge cultural heritage and its potential to create employment as well as boost revenue generation.
“At Globacom, we are committed to supporting efforts aimed
at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of our
country. This is why we have consistently supported prominent festivals
such as Ofala and Ojude Oba over these years.
We believe that these festivals,
if well promoted, will help boost
Nigeria’s tourism industry as they will attract tourists who will be
willing to come around to witness these festivals.
Their presence will be a booster for hotels,
restaurants, tour
guides, arts markets and several other sectors whose trade will be in
demand. Hundreds of thousands of jobs will also be created along the
line,” Globacom noted.
While referencing the Year 2020 data from
the World Tourism Organization, Globacom opined that Nigeria is listed
as 52nd on the list of top 55 tourism nations globally. “Interestingly,
the Travel and Tourism market in Nigeria has been projected to grow by
6.13 percent between 2023 and 2027, resulting in a market volume of
nearly US$4 in 2027.
If we continue to focus on promoting the best of our values for the world, nothing stops Nigeria from moving up to the Top
10 Tourism greats among the comity of nations within the next few years”.
Chairman
of the Festival’s Strategic Marketing and Communication Committee, Mr.
Nnaemeka Maduegbuna, said during the press conference that the Obi of
Onitsha had approved the theme of this year’s Ofala Festival as
“Better, Stronger and Together”- a theme which underscores the
relevance of cooperation and unity in attaining societal goals and
objectives.
The Ofala Festival is a customary obligation
performed by The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, as a two-day
celebration will comprise the Iru Ofala on October 14 and the Azu Ofala
the next day.
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