CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED 2:0 SHOULD BE PRODUCED IN CDS, FLASH DRIVES FOR AKWA IBOM PEOPLE

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CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED 2:0 SHOULD BE PRODUCED IN CDS, FLASH DRIVES FOR AKWA IBOM PEOPLE
It is no longer news that Akwa Ibom people have experienced one of the best Christmas festivities despite the economic reality in the country. The festive period in the state officially commenced with the Guinness World Records award winning event, Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol Festival with the Theme: Peace and Holiness with All Men, and was followed by the star studded Christmas Unplugged 2:0 activities featuring all local government areas with their different attires, rich cultural displays, delicious meals and delicacies.
The famous Akwa Ibom Christmas Village which was inaugurated few years ago by former Governor Udom Emmanuel, aimed at bringing Akwa Ibom people together from different communities, ethnic groups, and political leaning, etc, to celebrate the festive season, now christened Christmas Unplugged under Pastor Umo Eno led administration, has been transformed from a state social gathering to a global event.
The annual Christmas festival is held at the famous Unity Park now Christmas Park, located at Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.
The 2024 Christmas Unplugged, second edition hosted by Governor Umo Eno led administration has attracted people across the country and oversea, who have visited the state in large numbers to savour the hospitality that Akwa Ibom State is known for. It has not only promoted the tourism potential of the state, created jobs for the teeming youths, but has also boost economic status of our dear state.
THE CALL FOR THE EVENT TO BE PRODUCED IN CDs AND FLASH DRIVES
While the event has been streamlined live on Christmas Unplugged Facebook page and other social media platforms, and promoted by online influencers, there is strong craving for the event to be documented in CDs and Flash Drives for many Akwaibomites who do not have digital phone and cannot access internet facilities to watch the event online.
Yesterday, while returning home, I observed that my elder sister was sleeping on television watching 2024 Calabar Festival on Holiday Channel 198 on DSTV. She stayed on the TV for hours till PHCN took light which she expressed disappointment. Immediately, the light was restored, she put on the TV again and went straight to Holiday Channel to continue with the Calabar Festival.
Early this morning, I woke up to meet her at the sitting room as she continued from where she stopped until the programme came to a close. After the Calabar Festival documentary, she fumed that Akwa Ibom Christmas Unplugged event should have been shown on the same Holiday Channel for many citizens to watch the event at home and in the Diaspora to access the performances of each of the Local Government Area.
Her reaction caused me to show her on phone the short video clip of Uyo Day yesterday and she was so impressed and filled with excitement, insisted that Christmas Unplugged event is more richer than the Calabar Festival in terms of projecting our rich cultural heritage spiced with our delicious meals and delicacies.
I couldn’t argue otherwise as I totally align with her thought. I have taken time to watch different local government areas and I must confess that their performances are excellent and highly commendable, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Akwa Ibom State.
It is on this premise, that I join voice with her to propose that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, led by the indefatigable and innovative-driven Commissioner, Sir Charles Udoh, to please consider the production of Christmas Unplugged 2:0 on CDs and Flash Drives for Akwa Ibom people. The Council Chairmen can order hundred of those CDs and Flash Drives for their respective LGA. The Ministry can also sell it at affordable price to members of the public. I can say authoritatively that many Akwa Ibomites especially those who participated in the exercise are desirous to watch the full documentary of the entire event at the comfort of their homes and not the 30 seconds video clip on social media. By so doing, the essence of the event will be more appreciated, commended and projected.
I so move.

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