Anioma set to draw global communities to its unique culture

The Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Incorporated is set for its maiden summit, to draw the attention of the global community, particularly the black race and the people of the South-South/South-East East region, to showcase the uniqueness of their cultural, linguistic, and heritage values.

The Association in collaboration with Akurulo Media Organization, is holding the two-day summit in Asaba, Delta State.

Speaking at a Press conference in Asaba yesterday, the President General of the Apex Association of Anioma Indigenous Inc and Chairman of the LOC, Apostle Patrick Nwanze, said the summit will offer an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria shared richness of their traditions and the vast untapped economic potentials.

According to him, “The Summit is not just a social gathering for merry-making; rather it promotes our communities’ cultural connectivity and identity”.

“It is a platform where we, as custodians of history and bearers of tomorrow’s hopes, converge to reflect on our past, embrace our present, and reshape our future for collective prosperity.

“We want to passionately showcase the vast untapped economic potentials in the tourism sector of the South-South/South-East regions of Nigeria and to promote the core business values that define us as a people.

The President General, along with the CEO of Akurulu Media International, High Chief Chuks Ibegbu, emphasized that the summit is a clarion call for unity, mutual understanding, collective growth, and the pursuit of a prosperous future.

The summit, he said, aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8, which advocates for decent work and economic growth, and also recognize the importance of empowering our communities economically through harnessing the inherent values of our culture, heritage, and tourism.

“The promotion of our business values, combined with the celebration of our cultural diversity, creates a unique opportunity to stimulate economic growth within the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria.

“Our objectives are focused and strategic: We will organize bi-annual cultural heritage festivals that not only celebrate our traditions but also attract global attention to our regions, fostering tourism and economic opportunities.

“We are committed to researching and documenting our rich heritage, ensuring that future generations understand and appreciate the legacy they are inheriting.”