Coalition Holds Mad4Naija Unity Carnival
A coalition of concerned citizens across Nigeria and beyond, are organising a carnival themed #Mad4Naija Unity Carnival “as an expression of our patriotism and love for Nigeria and as a collective response to the acts of violence, hate speech and calls for division from various quarters of the country”.
#Mad4Naija Unity Carnival is also intended to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace, observed each year on the 21st of September and is in line with the 2017 theme ‘Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.’
The event is scheduled to take place on the 23rd of September 2017, at the Eagle Square, Abuja, and is aimed at promoting peace and unity in Nigeria, regardless of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, culture and religion. ‘ It will be a highly visible platform to build bridges across the nation and a display of the diversity and enormous power innate in Nigerians”, the organizers said.
Features of the carnival will include cultural and artistic performances representing various ethnic groups and tribes. It would also showcase Nigerian delicacies with a food fair. There will be an open market for made in Nigeria products and a concert featuring performances by top Nigerian artistes with the theme of peace and unity.
The event is designed to use culture and entertainment as a catalyst for unity, peace and economic prosperity. “The objective is to create an environment that promotes peaceful co-existence and inspire young people to contribute to the development and growth of Nigeria”, they added.
