DEVELOPMENTS IN TOURISM
*** Have re-worked the Tourism Board Law and brought it up to date with internationally acceptable best practices in Hotel and Tourism Enterprises, and the bill is now at the 3rd reading in the Delta State House of Assembly.
*** At the closing stages of discussions with local and international partners to commence work on our proposed film village, to be known as the Delta Entertainment District.
*** Have signed MoUs with some corporate bodies to host Delta branded events like the Delta Heritage Carnival and Delta Music Festival to further generate revenue for the state.
*** Have also concluded discussions with a private firm that is desirous of leasing and operating the Government owned facility at Effurun, known as the “Effurun Garden Park” for a fee.
*** Have compiled a comprehensive and updated list of all Hotel and Tourism Enterprises (HTEs) operating in the State and their different classifications.
*** Have partnered with various private sector organizations to host some events geared towards the marketing, promotion and safety of the Tourism and Hospitality industry in the State. Some of these events include:
Delta State Hospitality and Tourism Investment Conference
a one day strategic workshop on Maximizing Security Consciousness in Hotels, Hospitality and Tourism Industries and
collaboration with indigenous communities like Abbi and Emu-Obodeti during their Ukwata festival celebration, Igue Festival of Umunede and Elege festival of the Okere-Warri among others.
DEVELOPMENTS IN CULTURE;
*** Currently actively seeking for partnerships to build an ultra-modern Cultural Centre in the State capital on a concessionary basis.
*** In the month of August, 2016 the Directorate provided effective technical support and organized a colourful cultural parade that showcased our dances, music and costumes from the three senatorial district of the state during the Delta at 25 anniversary celebration.
*** To organize a three-day cultural fiesta in the State, which will be held annually.
*** Joined other competing States of the federation in celebrating the just concluded Nigerian National Carnival tagged “Abuja Carnival” where the state ranked as third best overall among the competing States of the federation.
*** For the first time in about six years, the State successfully participated in the National Festival for Arts and Culture where we also won laurels in different categories of performances.
DEVELOPMENTS IN ENTERTAINMENT
*** Currently talking with professional bodies like Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to create a database of all musical artistes in the State as well as find ways of assisting the Association to domesticate the copyright law that will enable registered artistes earn royalties for their works.
*** Presently collaborating with some corporate entities to further promote the entertainment industry in the State.
*** Currently in the process of bringing back to life the “Delta Talent Quest and Reality TV Show”.
DEVELOPMENT IN ARTS
*** Have been able to build an Arts and Craft Training Centre in Emede. This center is equipped to train our young people in different forms of arts and craft and through this centre, we have been able to impart artistic skills to Deltan youths.
*** Have been able to graduate forty three (43) students in the month of June, 2016 with fresh intakes expected to start school in January 2017.
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