FG TO ESTABLISH KING JAJA OF OPOBO CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CENTRE 07-08-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Member representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Dr. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has commended the Federal Government for taking steps to immortalise King Jaja of Opobo.
Dr. Abiante gave the commendation when the technical committee for the implementation of the King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historical Centre, Opobo, Rivers State was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa in her office.
Dr. Abiante who was a lead lobbyist for the project, explained that the centre would give exposure to and immortalize the great leader through deeper research, by letting the world know the heritage of the people.
The Lawmaker said his people and Nigerians in general stand to gain a lot from the project.
“It will lead to the imortalization of the great leader through deeper research, letting the world know who we are, bonding people together. It will also create jobs. Is it in the area of tourism, a lot. It will open that area up, we expect a lot to be achieved, a lot to gained.
“That axis will now become a hub of tourism in Rivers State and even in the South-South, if we harness the things that are there properly.
The Minister, while inaugurating the committee said the project was key in the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
“This project signifies a milestone in our collective resolve to take Nigeria’s Art & Culture to enviable heights. Permit me to add that one of the Ministry’s core mandates is immortalizing past heroes by promoting national heritage and values.
“Therefore, today’s event is a testament to our readiness to partner with any State, community, individual or group that desires to immortalize persons of proven capabilities whose immense contributions had helped in shaping and projecting the uniqueness of our cultural values, norms and artifacts as a people,” the Minister said.
According to the Minister, the project as captured in its concept note, is designed to be a historic tribute to cultural renaissance as well as a clarion call for cultural preservation.