Katsina To Host 2025 ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival
The 2025 edition of the ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival will hold in Katsina, Nigeria, the Director-General of the event, Amb. Prince Felix Ihonre, has said.
Ihonre who paid a thank you visit to Governor Dikko Umar Radda for agreeing to host the festival, also described the venue proposed by the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau as “the best facility of its size and capacity in the country.”
He explained that the festival would attract investors in agriculture from within and outside the country to boost the region’s economic prospects.
The Syndicate reports that the theme of the festival is “African Cultural Values and Food Security for Peace and Development.”
On his part, the governor ememphasised that gastronomy was a vital and sustainable component of the agricultural value chain, with potential to foster peace and development.
“The people of Katsina are known for their hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming our brothers and sisters from Nigeria and other ECOWAS countries.
“Cultural events and diplomacy have the power to reduce unnecessary tension and instead focus attention to socioeconomic development, food security, and peace,” Radda said.
He said that the state History and Culture Bureau has been tasked with elevating the state’s profile on the world cultural and tourism map, including enhancing the state’s iconic Durbar festival.
Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, Executive Director/CEO of the state History and Culture Bureau spoke on the economic significance of the ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival.
“The festival will create opportunities across event management, local markets, tourism, logistics, and other industries, benefiting our youth and artisans. It will also drive demand for hospitality services, food, and transportation,” he stated.
The Syndicate reports that the 2024 edition of the ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival was held in Akwa Ibom in October.