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Community Leader Tasks Govt On Tourism
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leader of Eri Kingdom in Enugwu Aguleri of Anambra State, Eze Augustine
Chukwuemeka-Eri, has urged all tiers of government to develop tourism to
complement oil to boost the nation’s economy.
Chukwuemeka-Eri
made the call recently in a telephone interview with newsmen.
He
called on the government to identify the potential abound in the tourism sector
and ensure they were harnessed.
“The
government should saddle itself with the responsibility of establishing and
sustaining centres that will promote tourism development at the grassroots.’’
He
said that the promotion of the tourism industry would create more jobs for the
youths and contribute to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.
Chukwuemeka-Eri,
who called for allocation of more funds to tourism to guarantee greater
development of the sector, stated that the establishment of more cultural
centres was crucial to boosting creativity in the industry.
The
traditional leader, who noted that countries without oil were thriving with
tourism, asked: ‘’ So why wouldn’t Nigeria follow suit and tap the tourism
potential from the grassroots.’’
Chukwuemeka-Eri
said that the provision of modern facilities was also necessary for a
technology-driven arts and crafts development.
He
called for private sector participation in sponsoring tourism with a view to
actualising the sector’s gains for the economic prosperity of the country.
Chukwuemeka-Eri
acknowledged that tourism had the capacity to serve as a pedestal upon which a
nation’s social cohesion and economic development could flourish.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’