…as 2026 Arts and Culture Summit opens
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its commitment to preserving the State’s rich cultural heritage and grooming a new generation of cultural ambassadors through the 2026 Children’s Arts and Culture Summit, which commenced in Uyo on Tuesday.
Declaring the summit open, Anietie Udofia, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, described the event as a strategic initiative aimed at instilling cultural values, identity, and pride in children, while aligning them with the developmental aspirations of the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno’s administration.
The Commissioner paid glowing tribute to Governor Umo Eno, whom he described as his leader and mentor, noting that the Governor’s investments in culture, tourism, and youth development have continued to create opportunities for preserving the state’s heritage while preparing young people for future leadership.
According to him, the summit provides a unique platform for children from primary and secondary schools across the state to learn about Akwa Ibom’s traditions, languages, arts, crafts, cuisine, and cultural values.
