NTDC to organise pre-independence concert

The first of its kind by any organisation, the concert, to be held at the Old Parade Ground, will also boost the nation’s quest for unity among the citizenry. According to the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the concert may enter the nation’s calendar of pre-independence activities and therefore […]

The first of its kind by any organisation, the concert, to be held at the Old Parade Ground, will also boost the nation’s quest for unity among the citizenry.

According to the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the concert may enter the nation’s calendar of pre-independence activities and therefore become a yearly affair.

Otunba Runsewe stated that top musicians like Sunny Nneji, Ayefele, D’banj and Lagbaja would play at the concert, while some Nollywood stars would also be in attendance.

Already, preparations are in top gear for the successful staging of the concert while participants have been assured of adequate security during the event.

Other highlights of the concert include a condition which provides that only people who wear local fabrics printed in National colours of green and white would be allowed into the arena.

At the event, 36 different dishes representing the best of each state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory would be available for consumption at the venue.  It is an avenue to see Nigerian dishes on display which may be new to some.

“The idea is for Nigerians to taste foods from other states beside theirs, it is another way of knowing ourselves better to foster unity,” Otunba Runsewe said.

A Raffle draw has also been planned to enable some lucky ones take somethings home from the event.

The first 51 people who arrive early and wearing green ankara or other fabrics would automatically qualify for various prizes.  Equally those adjudged to have the best attire of green white green would also be awarded prizes.

According to Otunba Runsewe, there will also be a dance competition which will attract prizes for winners. A massive Firework would signal the end of the show at 6pm.

The NTDC boss also announced that visits to motherless babies’ homes in Abuja and to some hospitals would precede the concert earlier in the day to identify with the orphans and the sick.