According to Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, this year’s National Festival of Arts & Culture, NAFEST, is strategically planned as a catalyst for renewed synergy between the Council and Lagos State Government with the specific goal of bringing Nigerians back together for a better tomorrow.
Runsewe made this statement known today, November 9, 2022, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly Onikan Stadium, shortly before the official opening ceremony of the 2022 NAFEST titled Eko NAFEST 2022.
Runsewe mentioned that the media have been in support, urging Nigerians to remain united for the good of all, but unfortunately, no one seems to heed the advice.
“For a long time we have been discussing what divides us as a people, but the Nigerian media have been stressing the need for us to unite and celebrate what binds us together. Unfortunately, we have not been listening and acting upon these patriotic messages of unity. Interestingly, we do not have another country other than Nigeria.
“So this year’s NAFEST is to open up a new synergy to unite Nigeria. We must not allow other people to tell our stories for us,” the DG buttressed.
