COSMAS CHUKWU , Enugu
The National Council for Arts & Culture has selected Enugu as the choice state for the next edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture, NAFEST, and described the state as one of the best cities in Nigeria.
The Director-General of the National Council for Arts & Culture, Mr. Obi Asika stated this when he led other management staff of the agency on a courtesy visit to the governor at the government house, Enugu.
The National Council for Arts and Culture, established in 1970, is charged with the responsibility of coordination, development and promotion the Living Arts and Culture of Nigeria at national and international fora.
Commending the governor for his giant strides in the state which, according to him birthed the decision to bring the 2025 NAFEST to Enugu, the DG of the National Council for Arts & Culture, Mr. Obi Asika said the event will be held from November 22 to 29, 2025 with the theme “Connected Culture.”
Mr Asika said the theme emphasizes the celebration of Nigeria’s diverse cultures and the idea of bringing them together, noting that it will feature a variety of events showcasing traditional and modern culture, including performances by artists, stand-up comedians, book fairs, and competitions like the Swag Show Dance-Off and masquerade exhibitions
He said this year’s NAFEST looks forward to bringing 55,000 local and foreign competitors to experience, feel and see the state, assuring that the whole country will be in Enugu as the governor has positioned the state as one of the most incredible places and locations in the country.
Responding, Dr Mbah while stating that the state is ready and hungry for the upcoming event, described Enugu as a very artistic city, and assured that the 2025 edition of NAFEST is going to be one of the most memorable ones in Nigeria.
The governor who reiterated that one of the major transformational agenda of his administration is to make Enugu the number one destination for tourism and living and also to attract three million visitors annually, said the state is going to do everything to ensure that the objective of the National Festival is achieved through the provision of a conducive environment.
The NCAC’s mandate is to index, preserve, promote and present the best of the country’s Visual & Performing Arts, Crafts, Textiles, Cuisines, Festivals.
Traditional Dances, Drama, Opera, Cinema, Film, Television, Music, Entertainment, Advertising, Fashion, Photography, Design, Folklore, Oral Traditions, Literature, and Indigenous Games.
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