The Technical Committee of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) presently meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital is today undertaking a tour of various projects embarked upon and commissioned by the State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Wike.
The committee members from 31 States across the country will also inspect the venues earmarked for the NAFEST Rivers 2018 scheduled for October during the facility tour.
A statement by the chairman of the Publicity Sub-Committee of NAFEST Rivers 2018, Barr. Emma Okah said this is the first time the National Technical Committee meeting of Festival is recording such a massive attendance in recent times.
The various States according to Emma Okah, who is also the Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications are represented by their Commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Directors of Arts Councils and Heads of Culture and History Bureau.
The delegates according to the publicity sub-committee chairman, Emma Okah also expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of the Rivers State government for the weeklong cultural fiesta.
The Technical Committee meeting declared open yesterday by Governor Nyesom Wike who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo will end on Thursday while the delegates will depart on Friday.
Gov Wike during the meeting reiterated the preparedness of the State government to make the 2018 NAFEST being hosted by the State a memorable one.
