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Annual Fugar Cultural Festival Flaggs Off
The multi -styled and fun- studded annual rich cultural festival of Fugar Clan in Etsako central local government area of Edo state, tagged the FCF ’24, begins today Friday 20 , December 2024.
Packaged with lots of fun , rich cultural aesthetics , the weeklong event boasts of the natural splendour and everlasting memories of the huge cultural endowment of this great people of the Kukuruku fame.
The FCF, which has come to stay since it debuted few years back, from 2019 till date, and with its consistency annually, was first sucessfully hosted in 2019,(the maiden edition), and then in 2020,2021,2022,2023 and now the 2024 edition, which in all is six editions, with the current and ongoing beign the 6th in the series.
The theme of the 2024 edition is : Fugar Clan: “Celebrating Our Identity of Rich Culture,Moral And Agro Value Systems”
Expectedly, every Fugar son and daugther in Nigeria,Diaspora, wherever, look towards every December year ending, and this has invariably made the last month of the year the official month and period of the annual cultural fiesta.
In truth, the Fugar cultural festival has become the epitome of celebration of love and unity of the Fugar people, and it showcases lots of fun, culture, bonding and camaraderie with football competion amongst youths of the 17 villages, picnics and tourists visitation to historical sites.
This year’s visitation comes unique with a visit for the first time to Okho’zibo, Oziko and the Giant’ Footprint which brings to the fore the avalanche of Fugar’s rich cultural heritage and ascenstral history.
There’s a camp fire nite which has been modified with a better and large venue and additional programme that will keep fugarians and tourists spellbound and funfilled.
The Face of Fugar 2024 beauty paegent will add color to this year’s cultural show with beautiful maidens with fantastic cat -walks displaying beauty and brain in this year’s Miss Fugar Beauty Contest.
In the 2024 edition proudly showcased by the Barrister Solomon Itsede’s led commiittee, ably supported by the FPU national body , supritended by the indefatigable President General,Barrister Richard Anethekhai, there is really nothing to add, except your presence and a filled Dollar- Naira wallet to feel our menu, drinks in rich cultural cuisines
The event officially commenced today with the visitation to the Anwu of Avhianwu/elders and Traditional Rulers for prayers to kick-start the festival.
The afternoon Session began with a Juma’at Service at Etsako Central Mosque, Fugar.
Other activities lined up in the weeklong event, include: Day 2 SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER, 2024
Evening Session:
Football Match Competition Final Day – Venue: John Akhagbemhe Akhigbe Event Centre, Fugar.
Time: 4:00pm
DAY THREE (3): SUNDAY 22 OF DECEMBER
*Morning Session*
Church Service: St. Theresa Catholic Church, Fugar – Time:9:00am
*Afternoon Session*
Day 1: Picnic/Visit to Tourist Sites (Okho’zibo) –
Take off point: Fugar City Center.
Time: 3:30pm
DAY: FOUR (4) MONDAY 23 DECEMBER, 2024
*Morning session*
Day 2: Picnic/Visit to Tourist Sites (Oziko & Giant Footprint) –
Take off point: Fugar City Center.
Time: 9:00am
DAY FIVE (5): TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 2024
*Morning Session*
5 Km Tourist Trek/ Street Party Carnival: (A tour around all Village Squares Showcasing their Cultural Displays, Performances and Handicrafts Exhibitions)
Take off point: Fugar City Center
Time: 8:00am.
*Evening Session*
Campfire night: (features, Agha Oba (folktales), Traditional Wrestling Match Competition, FPU Branches, Youth, Adults Dance Competitions respectively. Comedy, Fun Fare and lots more.
Venue: Usagbe Primary School, Fugar.
Time: 9:00pm
DAY SIX (6): WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 2024
Free/Private and Families Visiting Day and Bonding of Fugarians with Relations and Loved Ones.
DAY SEVEN (7): THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER, 2024
*Afternoon Session*
Social Evening at Food Court – Venue: Fugar City Center, Time: 4:30pm
*Evening Session*
Miss Fugar Beauty Pageant Competition – Venue: Philopet Continental Hotel, Fugar, Time: 7:30pm
DAY EIGHT (8): FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER, 2024
*GRAND FINALE:*
Venue: John Akhagbemhe Akhigbe Event Centre, Fugar.
Cultural Festival/ Formalities – Time: 12:00pm
i. Parades by Branches
ii. Parades by Villages.
iii. Fundraising/Lunching for FCF 2024 Community Projects.
iv. The Official Unveiling of “The Queen”, Miss Fugar City.
v. Closing Formalities.
Please join us in Fugar My Home, Our Pride….. Dec 20-27 -2024
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The federal government has endorsed the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The decision was part of the government’s drive to ensure that every state in the country had at least one federal polytechnic.
The approval of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic was conveyed in a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
It was addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The FCT Minister’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on January 16, 2025.
In the correspondence, Dr. Alausa urged Wike to identify suitable locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.
A joint team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education have been listed to inspect the proposed locations before finalizing the site selection.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic is expected to boost technological education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development, aligning with the government’s commitment to enhancing technical skills and economic empowerment across Nigeria. [With GWG report]
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.
This unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone. Since March 2023, crude oil theft on this asset has been persistent, with criminals now resorting to extreme measures, including the use of dynamite to destroy installations and illegally access hydrocarbons.
NNPC Ltd remains committed to combating these fires and mitigating the financial losses associated with these criminal activities, which place a significant burden on the nation’s economy. The company is working closely with relevant security agencies to put an end to these acts of vandalism.
Additionally, NNPC Ltd reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities affected by these destructive activities and will continue to provide necessary relief efforts to mitigate the impact on those affected.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
20th January, 2025
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