Abia Government to throws weight behind Christmas village

Stephanie Clement, Umuahia.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Alex Otti on Tourism and Entertainment Dr. Martins Okey Justice popularly known as J. Martins, has assured the organizers of ABIA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE of government’s support to enable them pull through the massive project.

The popular entertainment icon J. Martins gave this assurance during a brainstorming session that between him and the organisers on Tuesday 24 October 2023.

He revealed that the state is open to creative minds and will support ideas that will boost the entertainment and tourism sector of the state.

He applauded the ABIA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE project and also promised Abia citizens a great and unique 2023 Christmas celebrations as it will be filled with entertainment and sundry events.

Speaking during the interaction, the Project Director Emenike Jason Iroegbu posited that the benefit of the project is multi dimensional .

He reiterated that the ABIA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE will provide great entertainment for everyone in the state, add value to the economy through the multiple business transactions that will take place in the village and also aid talent discovery.

The week-long programme that will take place at the Trade More Event Center at Okpara Square in Umuahia, Abia State from the 25th to 31st December 2023, will showcase fresh talents from Abia State, showcase food, create an unprecedented entertainment and create a trade hub among others.