The much-anticipated 7-day Kogi International Carnival 2024 officially kicked off on December 1, 2024, with a vibrant and colorful opening ceremony at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, Kogi State.

The carnival, themed "Come, Experience, Explore, and Invest in the Confluence State," aims to unite the people, promote tourism, create job opportunities, and attract both local and international investments. The festival, which will take place simultaneously in Lokoja, Kabba, Okene, and Anyigba, promises to be an unforgettable experience with exciting performances by renowned local and international artists, cultural exhibitions, and traditional dance displays.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, was represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu Oyibo, who officially kicked off the carnival and expressed his admiration for the impressive organization of the event.

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Mrs. Acharu Okpanachi, underscored the significance of the carnival in showcasing Kogi’s rich cultural heritage to the world and attracting potential investors.

Ayo Adeagho, Special Adviser to the President on Arts & Culture, and Fegho John Umunubo, Special Adviser to the President on Digital & Creative Economy, both commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the realization of the carnival, praising the initiative's potential to boost tourism and the state’s cultural standing.

Prince Philip Orebiyi, leader of the Kogi International Carnival 2024 project team, described the event as "more than just a celebration," highlighting its importance in promoting cultural exchange, fostering community bonding, and showcasing Kogi State's unique attractions globally.

The carnival will feature a food festival, fashion shows, and workshops on art, music, and entrepreneurship. Governor Ododo, who expressed his appreciation to the visitors and organizers, promised to make substantial investments in the culture and tourism sectors, recognizing their vital role in enhancing the state's economic growth.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

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Colourful

Wow

Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Kwara but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

Nice one

Nice one

Not to compare with Calabar carnival.

Charmingrascal:
Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Ilorin but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

No cast am

Charmingrascal:
Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Ilorin but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

Kogi state. Land of beautiful and hardworking people

Hope kidnappers are not in attendance?

jiz:
No cast am

Walahi it is annoying

This is beautiful

Money wey una suppose use do development... Una dey use do yeye carnival.... Some people no Jst get sense

You are very stupid you this son or daughter of a bitch ass whose race believe on doing runs girls and criminality is now pointing figure on my people whose race don't even do runs girls like theirs. Again you are very stupid

Charmingrascal:
Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Kwara but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

Nice concept. FTC

Charmingrascal:
Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Kwara but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

Na dem do jazz pass

Nice one from the governor. Time to unite the people

Morenikeji090:
You are very stupid

See dem here eleribu fornicator

Na Una Alfa dey Bleep Una pass
E no go better for you, Ọmọ eru.
If u are a man e sure me say your wife Na oscroh to one alfa

WOW ABEG ANYBODY GET THE CONTACTS OF THESE CARNIVAL BABES CAUSE I FOR LIKE FVCK THEM

What's all these "okuko Igbo" I'm seeing?

So, there's no fine girl in Ododo's Kogi?

If Cross-River or Rivers state do carnival, na so your prick go dey rise and fall from watching pictures.

Charmingrascal:
Religion hypocrisy of Ilorin people will not allow Kwara Government support such carnival in Kwara but na dem fornicate and do adultery pass.
Hypocrites!

It doesn’t have to hold in Ilorin. Omu Aran, Offa etc are there. The Yoruba people in Kwara need to wake up. They need to take the capital away from Ilorin because of its intolerance. Or insist on creating their own state. The problem is that they are just too docile.
Ilorin is a state capital of a state with so many diverse people, languages, cultures and religions, which automatically will have these peopple living there for public service and other businesses

People wey dey suffer get time dey do carnival? Lol

Worst state with the useless governor/governor mtchewwww

This kind of colourful carnival should be properly marketed to the world. Same thing as Ojude Oba festival.

Our art, culture & tourism industry can compete with any part of the world if properly developed.

jubrilELsudan:
WOW ABEG ANYBODY GET THE CONTACTS OF THESE CARNIVAL BABES CAUSE I FOR LIKE FVCK THEM

This is highly commendable!

Kogi to the world 🌎

Good... Getting Proud of my state now

i be think say na m00slim state.

abi them don tire with sharaya?