03/12/2020
GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE
PRESS RELEASE
CANCELLATION OF 2020 CHRISTMAS CAROLS FESTIVAL
The Government of Akwa Ibom State wishes to inform the general public that the 2020 edition of the state's Award winning Christmas Carols festival has been cancelled.
This development is hinged on the logistics challenge posed by the global lockdown and international travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the bourgeoning threat of a second wave of the virus.
As expected of world class events of that magnitude, its preparation starts at least six months before the date. The global travel restrictions and closure of factories earlier in the year, made it impossible to commence the planning of this annual soul lifting spiritual event this year.
The government deeply regrets this development and urges citizens to take personal responsibility, in addition to government restrictions, to prevent the transmission of the dreaded virus.
Signed
Hon. Orman Esin
Hon. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism
Akwa Ibom State
2nd December, 2020