In order to promote tourism, entertainment and talent crafts as a way of engaging youth to ensure orderly development of the entertainment industry in Kogi Central Senatorial District, a group of development partners have picked September 30, 2023 as date to host the maiden edition of Kogi Central All Artistes and Entertainers Summit 2023.
A statement, signed by the Secretary to the Planning Committee, Mr. Moses Abraham introduced Mr. Mohammed Bougei Attah of Trans Atlantic Centre in Okene as the Coordinator who will lead the partners of the summit.
According to the statement, the Coordinator identified the need to promote tourism, entertainment and crafts across the senatorial districts of Kogi State, adding that it has become necessary and urgent in view of the number of youths currently engaged in the ventures.
Attah explained that the collaborating partners recognize the fact that the zone is blessed with a lot of resources, both human and material, that can serve as cornerstone of development in the area and beyond.
The statement said: “The meeting which held at the Tafari Hotel and Suites was attended by the General Manager, AFIMS Hotels Limited who was represented by Icha Suleiman, the producer of MLC TV and Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State on new media, Ms. Billie Avoyi and Abdulrahman Suleiman of Calabash Film Production.”
Other dignitaries in attendance include Suleiman Abdullahi, General Manager, Tafari Hotel and Suites, Abdulateef Isah Ovosi, a tourism and culture expert and the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment, Kogi Central, Hon. Mario.
The Summit is expected to serve as platform for all stakeholders in the industry as well as focus on government establishments, artistes, manager, film maker and promoters of the industry, among others.
The portal for the registration of artistes, such as comedians, singers, event managers will be made available soon, the group said.
