Creative Industry

2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day: NIHOTOUR, Chinese, Spanish, Others To Exhibit Indigenous Cuisines

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3 years ago

June 8, 2022

Joel Ajayi
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has concluded arrangements for the hosting of the 2022 World Sustainable Gastronomy Day come Saturday, 18th June 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Revealing highlights of the event in his office, Nura Sani Kangiwa, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIHOTOUR said the event will feature exhibition of indigenous cuisines by exhibitors prominent among which are, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), that will be showcasing indigenous Nigerian cuisines from the six-geopolitical zones of the country.

Others are the Embassies of China, Spain, Ethiopia and prominent food and culinary caterers in the Nigerian hospitality industry and are expected to bring on board their best of dishes at the event that promises to be a grandeur occasion for food and culinary tasting by guests and visitors to the event.

Nura Kangiwa further stated that prominent personalities who have distinguished themselves in the promotion of Travel Tourism and Hospitality education in the country are to be honoured with the fellowship award of the Institute during the Gastronomy Observance Day in Abuja, noting that the Fellowship Award was instituted as the highest honour by the Institute on individuals who have distinguished themselves and contributed greatly to the education, skill acquisition and enhanced professional practice in the Travel Tourism and Hospitality sector of the country.

To bring greater benefits of this year’s celebration to youths undergoing training and Course Programs in Tourism, Catering and Hospitality related fields,’ Kangiwa said Cooking and Essay Writing Competitions were embedded, organized and conducted by NIHOTOUR in the build-up to the celebration day with winners, who have already emerged, to be awarded with certificates and other forms of prizes on the D-Day.

Gastronomy is a cultural expression of nations through their food choices, sources of ingredients and types of cuisines which thrives in culturally rich destinations and Nigeria being one of the most competitive Gastronomy tourist destination in Africa because of its corresponding unique foods culture and enticing cuisines of international repute, especially the popular Nigerian Jollof, is poised soon to take over the centre stage in celebrating global gastronomy as instituted by NIHOTOUR.

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Celebrity

Minister of Arts and Culture Pays Tribute to Late Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha

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2 days ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mike Ejeagha, in a statement issued on Saturday through her Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze praying that his soul rests in peace.

Musawa describes the late icon as a legend whose contributions to Nigeria’s culture through music and folklore cannot be set aside.

“The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius. Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“Mike Ejeagha’s impact on Igbo culture and music is undeniable. His extensive discography, comprising over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria, is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage.

“As we mourn the passing of this musical icon, we celebrate his life and legacy. May his music continue to inspire and educate future generations of Nigerians,” the Minister said.

Ejeagha’s distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations, has earned him a revered place in Nigeria’s cultural history. His mastery of transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating musical narratives educated and entertained audiences, cementing his status as a custodian of oral tradition.

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy calls on Nigerians to join in paying tribute to this legendary musician and folklorist, honoring his memory by continuing to promote and preserve our cultural heritage.

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