NGO plans cultural, peace contest in Nasarawa

A NON GOVERNMENTAL Organisation (NGO), Miss Unity, has said arrangements had been concluded to unfold its plan to conduct a cultural contest.

Coordinator of the NGO, Miss Aisha Judith-Umaru told newsmen in Lafia, Nasarawa State that the contest was meant to promote peace among the various ethnic groups in the state.

According to Judith-Umaru, it is also with a view to finding permanent solution to strife and to reunite the various tribes in the state.

She urged both the state and local governments to support the programme as a way of achieving peace and unity, announcing that 15 contestants would participate at the contest.

She said the winner would be given a star prize of a brand new car, further explaining that the contest, scheduled for December 12, would also feature cultural displays and star artists such as Tuface Idibia, Black Face and Face Alone.

The coordinator added that other runners- up would be given consolation prizes, adding that awards would also be given to other distinguished personalities partnering with the NGO to promote peace in the state.