Covid-19: A’Ibom Cancels 2020 Christmas Carol Festival
The Akwa Ibom State Government on Wednesday ,announced the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the state’s Award winning Christmas Carols festival .
According to a statement, the development is hinged on the logistics challenge posed by the global lockdown and international travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the bourgeoning threat of a second wave of the virus.
This development is hinged on the logistics challenge posed by the global lockdown and international travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the bourgeoning threat of a second wave of the virus.
“The Government of Akwa Ibom State wishes to inform the general public that the 2020 edition of the state’s Award winning Christmas Carols festival has been cancelled.
“The state government expressed deep regrets to the development and urges citizens to take personal responsibility, in addition to government restrictions, to prevent the transmission of the dreaded virus.
“As expected of world class events of that magnitude, its preparation starts at least six months before the date.
“The global travel restrictions and closure of factories earlier in the year, made it impossible to commence the planning of this annual soul lifting spiritual event this year.
“The government deeply regrets this development and urges citizens to take personal responsibility, in addition to government restrictions, to prevent the transmission of the dreaded virus.”
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