The much talked about ‘Celebrate Benue Heroes’, a cultural and tourism development programme aimed at unfolding all the tourism potential of Benue State to the whole world, is expected to begin on June 30, 2016 with a world press conference in Makurdi, the state capital.
‘Celebrate Benue Heroes’ is part of the many programmes lined up to mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of Benue State in 1976.
Already, 2011 MTN Project Fame winner, Monica Ogah; Nigeria’s popular comedian, Ali Baba; and 40 Tivs are expected to be unveiled as faces of Benue Heroes. The main event comes up in October this year.
According to the organizer of the event, Ontrade Solid Concept Limited, the programme is aimed at celebrating the social cultural and huge tourism potential of the ‘Food Basket’ of the nation for investors to see good reasons and what to benefit if they invest in Benue State.
In a chat with the press, the principal consultant of Ontrade Solid Concept Limited, Sanny Ogenyi, highlighted the various programmes lined up for the 40 years anniversary and noted that the wife of the state governor, Mrs Ortom, Monica Ogah, Ali Baba and 40 Tivs will be among the faces of Benue Heroes at the main event coming up in October.
He added that some other notable Benue indigenes who have done exceedingly well in their areas of specialization will also be honoured.
Explaining further, Ogenyi said the celebration will begin with a world press conference coming up on June 30, 2016 and nominations for Benue Hero Award.
A business conference and launching of Benue State art gallery will hold as well as the Benue Day featuring ethnic groups within and outside the state. Ogenyi disclosed that the Benue Hero Award will serve as the grand finale at the Benue Hotel, Makurdi.
