Akwa Ibom Christmas Village
Akwa Ibom State Christmas Village is a park that is always created during the festive period at Unity Park, Udo Udoma Avenue in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1][2]
Background
[edit]It is usually set up in December and terminates around early January. The park is loaded with activities ranging from presentations from dance groups, service of different delicacies, and networking by fun-seeking lovers.[3]
The Christmas Village was inaugurated by Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2020, and since then, it has been a place of activities for the indigenes and visitors during the festive period.[4]
Recently, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno included Happy Hour Freebies to the Christmas celebration at the park, and changed the name from Christmas Village to Christmas Park.[5][6]
The Governor of the State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno hosted the 2023 Christmas Carol festival in the Christmas Park.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Akwa Ibom Christmas Park 2023 - Akwa Ibom State Government". 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Ekponta, Iniobong (2023-11-11). "Akwa Ibom Sets Stage For Memorable 2023 Christmas Celebration". Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom Christmas Village Already Buzzing With Festivities as Yuletide Sets In". KRISTINA REPORTS. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Udonquak, Aniefiok (2020-12-31). "Akwa Ibom Christmas village generates over N1 billion in one month -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Utip, Udeme (2023-10-31). "Akwa Ibom govt unveils 2023 Christmas festival programmes". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Christmas Park Lineup | Discover Akwa Ibom". www.discoverakwaibom.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Odey, Patrick (2023-12-15). "A'Ibom Christmas Carol coordinator urges Eno to sustain festival". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
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