Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has pledged the readiness of his administration to continuously support creativity among youths to enable them actualize their potentials in the creative industry and showcase the state on the world map.
Governor Eno made the pledge when he addressed a cross section of guests and participants during the opening ceremony of the Uyo Fashion Week 2024 held at Ibom Hall, Uyo.
He noted that the Uyo Fashion Week has engraved the state on the world map by encouraging talents and drive for excellence in the fashion industry , stressing that the show from its inception has grown in leaps and bounds to bring to the fore the rich heritage of the state particularly in the area of fashion.
He acknowledged that the best in fashion, entertainment, arts and craft have always converged on the state to showcase their skills, assuring that the gathering would soon become a defining cultural event in the international scene.
The Governor therefore commended the progenitor of the fashion week, Mrs Mae Edmonds for her role in mentoring youths in fashion and integration of the state administration’s ARISE Agenda in articulating her vision, pledging government continued support.
He made a case for the organisers to integrate African fabrics among the elderly, in offices, churches, public places and directed the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh to liaise with organisers of the Week for proper government involvement in the show.
Key note speaker, Mr Udeme Ufot commended Governor Eno for his passion for promoting excellence in creativity and commended Lady Mae Edmonds for her vision in showcasing the state to the world.
Earlier, the organiser of the Fashion show, Lady Mae Edmonds, said that the Uyo Fashion Week 2024 with its theme as “Empower Creativity, Shape the future”, which brought together fashionpreneurs, industry experts, public sector policy drivers and a plethora of youths across the state is an annual event to showcase the various creatives in the fashion industry.
She described Uyo Fashion Week 2024 as a celebration of creativity, culture and entrepreneurship, and particularly expressed appreciation to the State government for the supportive role which she acknowledged has made the show a huge success.
Highpoint of the event was a fashion parade featuring Akwa Ibom designers.
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