#MP2013 Presentation by the Minister of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation

By
CHIEF EDEM DUKE
Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation.
27TH JUNE, 2013
Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation
MINISTERIAL PLATFORM
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & NATIONAL
ORIENTATION
MID-TERM ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL
DEMOCRACY DAY AND 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN’S ADMINISTRATION
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NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arise O compatriots
Nigeria’s call obey
To serve our father land
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom
Peace and unity.
NATIONAL PLEDGE
I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful, loyal and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honor and glory
So help me God
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His Excellency,
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)
President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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His Excellency,
Arch. Namadi Sambo (GCON)
Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Chief Edem Duke
Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Nat. Orientation
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Nkechi Ejele
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Nat. Orientation
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Table of Content
1. Introduction
2. Background
* Vision
* Mission
* Mandate
* Departments
*Agencies
* Projects and Programmes
* Legal Framework
3. Achievements of the Ministry (2011-2013)
* Key Performance Indicators – overview
4. Paradigm shift
5. Conclusion
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• The Federal Ministry of Tourism and Culture was carved
out of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture,
and the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Tourism in
June, 1999.
• The additional responsibility of managing the Nations
ethical re-orientation was added to its portfolio in 2004
and the Ministry was re-named the Federal Ministry of
Tourism, Culture and National Orientation (FMTC&NO).
• The Ministry is structured into six (6) departments and
oversees the functions of ten (10) Agencies.
BACKGROUND2.
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The vision of the Ministry is to reposition
Tourism and Culture as a key sector for
economic development and growth, revenue
generation and poverty alleviation. It is also to
re-orientate the citizenry to build an orderly,
responsible and disciplined society, where the
values of hard work, honesty, patriotism and
democratic principles are upheld.
Vision2.10
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The Mission is to promote the Nation’s
rich tourism potentials and cultural
heritage through identification,
development and marketing of the diverse
cultural and tourism opportunities, and re-
orientate the citizenry for National
Development.
Mission2.20
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• To promote culture and tourism as a foreign exchange earner, wealth
creation employment generation, a catalyst for rural development
and transformation, poverty reduction and the fostering of peace;
• To increase the contribution of the sector to the nation’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP);
• To serve as a focal point for National orientation;
• To develop cultural materials for promoting the cultural image of the
country both locally and internationally for the realization of its
diplomatic objectives and;
• To develop a sustainable tourism industry through the utilization of
the country’s cultural heritage and tourism assets.
Core Mandate2.30
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DEPARTMENTS :
• TOURISM
• CULTURE
• NATIONAL ORIENTATION
• HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION STATUTORY DEPARTMENTS
• FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
AGENCIES:
• NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY
• NATIONAL GALLERY OF ARTS
• NATIONAL THEATRE
• NATIONAL TROUPE OF NIGERIA
• NIGERIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
• CENTRE FOR BLACK AFRICAN ARTS AND CIVILIZATION
• NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
• NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ORIENTATION
• NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MUSEUM AND MONUMENTS
• NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
Contd
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2.50
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The Ministry is guided by the 1999 constitution:
The 1999 constitution vide section 21
Decree No. 47 National Theatre and the National Troupe of Nigeria, Board
decree 1991;
National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act Cap No. 19, Vol. 10
(commencement 28th September 1979);
National Council for Arts and Culture, Decree No.3 of 1975 and NCAC
Amendment Decree No. 5 of 1987;
Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization Decree No. 69 of 1979;
National Gallery of Arts, decree No. 86 of 25th August, 1993 and National
Gallery of Art (Amendment) Act 2004, 12th May, 2004;
National Institute for Cultural Orientation, Decree No. 93 of 1993. etc
Contd
THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK2.60
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The Tourism Sector has the mandate for the formulation of Policy, Regulatory role,
Tourism Infrastructure Development, Marketing and promotions among others.
* Implementation of the Nigeria Tourism Development master Plan (On-
going project);
* Celebration of World Tourism Day;
* Publication of a Compendium on all Tourism and attractions in Nigeria
(on-going);
* Facilitation of Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation in the Tourism Sector;
* Participation at Overseas Tourism Fairs and Exhibitions;
* Development of Tourism Clusters;
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
TOURISM3.10
3.20
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* Organization of Abuja Travel Market
* Organization of a Regional Seminar on the Global Code of Ethics on
Tourism :
- Production of documentary on Nigeria’s Tourism potentials;
- Development of a Tourism Brand “Fascinating Nigeria”.
* Hosting of the 53rd meeting of United Nations World Tourism
organization/Commission for Africa (UNWTO/CAF) in Calabar, Cross
River State in June, 2012.
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Contd
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The following achievements have been recorded by (NIHOTOUR) in the
last two years:
• The National Board for Technical Education has developed occupational
standard for the Hospitality sector which will be operated by NIHOTOUR
Contd
• Organized Hospitality Management Executive
Course at Awka, Anambra State for staff of
hotels in South East zone.
• Mounted a Food and Beverage Operation
Course in Abuja with participants drawn from
Hotels in Abuja.
• Organized Travel and Tourism Management
Course for Kano State Government.
• Within the period under review a total of 2,503
students graduated out of which 103 post-
graduates, 165 diploma and 2,236 certificates Hospitality Management Executive course
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The following achievements have been recorded by (NTDC):
• Generation of Direct employment through the provision of Canteens, Mobile
Toilets, Idiri Centre (Salon). Handlooms, Craft shops, and snacks shop.
• Development of selected Tourism Destinations through upgrading /
rehabilitation in all the six Geo-Political zones of the country.
• Embark on sensitization campaign to
promote domestic and International
Tourism;
• Registration of hospitality and Tourism
enterprises in 36 states of the Federation;
• Undertake research and publication in the
field of Tourism;
• Development of Youth Tourism through
Education and Student Excursion to
NTDC premise, and other tourism sites.
Rehabilated Tourist Camp, Kano
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• Embarked on Frontier Survey at Airports, Land boarders and Seaports which has
recorded 4,673,136 Tourist Arrivals and Estimated Revenue Generated at
$572,826,277 (N91,652,204.320)
YOUTH TOURISM
Contd
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CULTURE
The Core mandate of the Sector is the formulation policy preservation presentation
and promotion of Nigerian Culture both Locally and Internationally.
Project and Programmes
• Development of Cultural Industries in Nigeria
Are located in the six (6) Geo-political zones of the country.
On 30th October 2012, the Honourable Minister, Chief Edem Duke, officially
commissioned and unveiled the 12 Centres in a symbolic and colourful ceremony
held at the centre located in Gidan Ajia, Orozo a suburb of FCT.
• National Creativity Week
To identify and harness the hidden talent of youths from tertiary, secondary and
primary as well as youth out the school system.
4.10
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• ABUJA NATIONAL CARNIVAL
The annual Abuja National Carnival involving the 36 States plus FCT was
successfully held from 24th – 27th November, 2012 in Abuja. Eight (8)
foreign countries participated and over eleven (11) foreign countries are
expected to participate in the 2013 edition with the theme “A people for a
Century, a people forever”. This is an indication of its growing acceptance
as an international brand.
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• a platform to demonstrate our unity in diversity as the States display their unique
heritage thus building bridges and enhancing friendship amongst Nigerians;
• a unique Nigerian experience and a veritable tool for tourism development;
• a brand for the promotion of micro, small scale and medium enterprises.
Contd
Participant at Abuja Carnival Road walk during Abuja Carnival
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Cultural Embellishment of Nigerian Foreign Missions Abroad.
• The Ministry has successfully conducted the embellishment of ten (10) Nigerian
missions abroad within the period under review, viz: South Korea, Russia,
Algeria, Poland, France, Cuba, Turkey, Mali, Venezuela and Spain.
• The Ministry, as part of its rapprochement in facilitating bilateral agreement
with other countries has successfully organized an Interactive Technical
Meeting of Culture Experts on Strategic Implementation of Cultural
Agreements between Nigeria and friendly countries in November, 2012. The
countries that attended were: China, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Cuba, Namibia,
South Africa and Egypt.
Underwater Imaging And Research Centre, Yenegoa
The Ministry in collaborating with Bayelsa State Government is establishing and
Underwater Imaging and Research in Yenegoa Centre
4.10
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Salve Route Centre, Calabar.
The Ministry is collaborating with CRSC in establishing Slave Route Resources Centre
Calabar.
Participation in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of OAU/AU in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of OAU/AU, the Ministry in collaboration
with the Centre for Black African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) successfully
organized a Rock Arts Exhibition and a colloquium on Pan-African and African
Renaissance from 22nd – 24th May, 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Resettlement effect was the singing of two (2) MOU between the China and
Federal Ministry of Tourism and National Orientation:
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i. China and Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation to
further strengthen cooperation in capacity building that will foster national
development. China and National Museum of Nigeria in the areas of mutual
benefit.
ii. China’s participation at AFAC Expo 2013.
iii. Nigeria successfully celebrated a whole week of Nigerian Culture in Beijing, China
in December, 2012.
iv. Establishment of Nigeria Cultural Centre in Abroad:
Nigeria has established Cultural Centres in Brazil and China in furtherance of our
cultural diplomacy. Nigeria is also in the process establishing two centres in
South Africa as well as Trinidad and Tobago
Contd
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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS
• Responsibility for the Inventorization, preservation, Protection and Promotion of
the National Cultural Sites and Monuments.
• The Ministry has commenced renovation of the existing Gidan Makama and the
construction of a new Gidan Makama phade II.
• The National Commission for Museums and Monuments has completed the
renovation and opening of a new museum “Tafawa Balewa Mausoleum”
dedicated to late Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Sir, Abukakar Tafawa Balewa. An
exhibition tilted: the Life and Times of Late Sir Abukakar Tafawa Balewa was
opened to mark the event.
• Our quest for the return of our vast treasure throve of cultural property strewn all
over the world has yielded great result with the return of five (5) Nok Terracotta
objects dated between 1400 BC and 700 BC (about 3000 years) from the
Government of France to the Nigerian government.
Contd
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NATIONAL THEATRE
The National Theatre is the apex, therefore, institution in Nigeria dedicated to
promote all aspects of the performing as well as the audio visual arts.
• Rehabilitation and Renovation Works
Most of the facilities have been renovated and rehabilitated are currently
functional.
• Exhibition Halls I and II were rehabilitated and installed with computerized 32
Channels sound mixer and Lighting Systems
• Banquet Hall and VIP Lounge have been renovated and furnished
Contd
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Contd
The Old Banquet/Conference Hall, National
Theatre, Lagos The New Banquet/Conference Hall, National Theatre, Lagos
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NATIONAL TROUPE OF NIGERIA
1. Generational Music and Public Lecture: Music as Social Calendar:
To Commemorate World Music Day
The National Troupe of Nigeria in her attempt to promote our rich cultural heritage in
the area of music seeks to conceptualize emerging popular musical genre which
involves ethnographic music inquisition into the functions of the these genres and
their unique position in the world of music.
This year, the National troupe of Nigeria presented a band from Pachelli School for
the Blind and partially sighted to commemorate the 2012 World Music Day. The band
was used for the following reasons:
 Draw the attention of Nigerians to the plight of the Physically Challenged Children
 Assure Nigerians that disability is a function of the mind. That people with
disability can still contribute to the economic development of our country.
Contd
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• Children’s Creative Station (August/September, 2012) done in batches A unity
musical dance drama entitle
• “The Bridge” was performed nation-wide.
• A Nation-wide Schools Dramatized Story telling Competition (NSDSC) 2013
Contd
Chief Okonta, Chairman of the Art Gallery Owners
Association of Nigeria
(AGAN) takes the Honourable Minister on a tour of the Art
Expo Exhibition.
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART (NGA)
Is responsible for the promotion research, appreciated ad development of the
nation’s contemporary art.
•The agency has conducted International Expo in Lagos has renovated its outstations
at Lagos, Uyo and Minna;
•Constructed New National Gallery of Art Library in Lagos.
Contd
New National Gallery Art Library, Lagos.
Mr. Chris Williams, Indigenous Australian Musician, “Didgeridoo”
(flute player)
performing at the exhibition’s opening night at the Transcorp Hilton,
Abuja, 2012
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NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE (NCAC)
Is responsible for the development and promotion of Nigerian Liberian Art Festival
Crafts and collaborate with States Councils for Arts and Culture.
• Establishment and maintenance of Craft Development and Skills Acquisition Centre
in Lagos, Bauch and Borno States within the period under review.
• Establishment and maintenance of National herbal Garden Projects in Kano, Ebonyi
and Taraba States within the period under consideration
• Establishment of national Research Centres on:
•- Textile Traditions in Osogbo;
•- Boat Regatta Traditions in Uyo;
•- masquerade Traditions in Enugu and;
•- Durbar Traditions in Kaduna
Contd
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NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE (NCAC)
The Annual African Arts and Crafts Expo (AFAC)
Contd
The National Council for Arts and Culture
hosted the 6th edition of African Arts and
Crafts Expo with the theme “Leveraging
the Arts and Crafts Industry for Job
Creation and Economic Empowerment”
which was held from 10th – 15th June,
2013 at Eagle Square, Abuja. It recorded
18,704 participants from Nigeria and
fifteen (15) countries and over 200 NGO’s
in attendance. The programme impacted
positively on the Arts and Crafts Sector
and promoted international
understanding and linkages between
Nigeria and the participating foreign
countries.
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The Annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST)
*Host AFEC Annually
*15 Countries participated
•Host annually in Nigeria
•2013 edition to be held in Yenagoa
Contd
NAFEST . . . a Unity Platform showcasing talents and project … the values of our heritage
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ORIENTATION
National Indigenous Language Programme is an annual event between August and
September to create awareness on the need to learn, speak and use indigenous
languages.
Cultural Orientation organized a two day National Conference on “Culture, Peace and
National Security: The Role of Traditional Rulers and Local Government Chairmen”.
Contd
CBAAC Colloquium/Exhibition of African Rock
Arts held at Addis-Ababa, David Coulson,
Executive Director, Trust for African Rock Arts
(TARA) explaining to Hon. Minister.
H.E. Dr Mustapha Sidiku, African Union
Commissioner for Social Welfare opening the
African Rock Art Exhibition
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ORIENTATION
The 2011 and 2012 edition of developing Nigerian Indigenous Languages
programme took place between August and September in Abuja, Lagos,
Yenagoa, Ilorin, Yola, Akure, Owerri and Katsina. The following language of
Housa, Ibo, Yoruba,Izone, Tiv, Efik among others were thought.
•National workshop on Culture in the Transformation Agenda was held with
the theme: ‘Culture and the Socio-Economic Transformation of the Local
Government System in Nigeria’ in Abuja from 8-9 October, 2012;
•National Workshop on repositioning Cultural Workers for improved
productivity held in June and October, 2012 in Lagos;
•* Quarterly National Media Workshop for Arts Writers and Editors held in
Abuja and Lagos within a period under review.
Contd
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THE CENTRE FOR BLACK AFRICAN ART AND CIVILIZATION (CBAAC)
CBAAC has continued to make concerted efforts to highlight the achievements of the
Africans and Blacks all over the world. Some of the notable events within the period
were as follows:
• CBAAC Annual International Children’s Day held in National Theatre Lagos on 27th
May, 2013 with the theme: ‘Does Culture Have a Role to Play in Curbing Insecurity
in Nigeria’.
• Hosting of a Colloquium/Exhibition on African Rock Art and the Pan-African
Renaissance from 22nd to 24th May, 2013 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia to
commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the African Union.
• CBAAC Annual International Conference, in partnership with the Centre for
International Studies and Programs, University of Missouri – St. Louis, hosted the
8th edition with the theme: Africa and the Diaspora in the New Millennium. The
Conference was held at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
from October 30th to November 1st, 2012.
Contd
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•CBAAC hosted a roundtable discussion with exhibition on Empowering African
Women to make a difference at CBAAC Conference Hall in Lagos on 8th March, 2013;
•CBAAC collaborated with University of Port-Harcourt to celebrate the Black History
Month in a lecture held in Port-Harcourt in February, 2013;
•A new Ultra Modern Pan-African Heritage Centre was built by CBAAC to preserve,
exhibit and promote the artefacts inherited in FESTAC ‘77. The Centre is located at
the CBAAC Headquarters in Lagos.
Contd
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Ikot Epene Storage Basket
made from Raffia Fibre
Indigo Beaded Basket Bowls Assorted Basket made from
Elephant Grass (Bauchi)
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CULTURE
Indigo tie dyed quilt
Decorative Calabashes (Katsina)
Painted Calabashes with ladle for serving fresh milk (Kano)
Namagbenyi (Akwete cloth for titled women)
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NATIONAL ORIENTATION
The core manadate of the Orientation sector, is the formulative of polices
and the execution of programmes and activites that would bring about the
re-Orientation of the citizenry to imbibe positive values for natinal
development.
In achieving these objectives the following activities amongest others, have
• been undertaken:-
• Formulation of Policy on National Orientation
• Meeting with Stakeholders from the South East and South-South geo-
political zones on Policy Orientation, held in Enugu, Enugu State.
• Meeting with Stakeholders from the North-West and North-East geo-
political zones on the formulation of a National Policy on Orientation held in
Saminaka Kaduna State.
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• Promotion of the adoption of the
second stanza of the National
Anthem as prayer at Public
Functions.
• Launching of sensitization campaign
on the following:-
a. Transform Nigeria
b. Campus Focus
c. Patriotism and Ethnics First
d. Keep to Time
e. Raising Integrity Standard in Nigeria.
A cross section of participants at the sensitization workshop peaceful
coexistence amongst communities held in Lafia, Nasarawa state
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• Peace and Security Advocacy
*Conducted over 20 Inter- faith community
Dialogue Sessions
*Conducted Sensitization programme on Peace
and Tolerance among Communities.
• Organized National Summit on Religious and
Ethnic Tolerance in Nigeria.
• Translation of the freedom of Information Act
into the three main languages.(Hausa, Igbo
and Yoruba)
• Production, and airing of jingles and
documentaries on the following:
• Using Community Theatre to communicate
government policies and programmes.
A participants at the National Summits on Ethnic and education
sensitization of the citizenry and Religions Tolerance held in Minna
Niger State on Government policies and programmes
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• Production of regular reports that are
forwarded to specific and appropriate
Government and non-Governmental
agencies for action.
• Institution of Civic responsibility
Recognition Award.
• Collaboration with relevant
Organizations to communicate
government policies programmes and
activities to the public.
• Establishment of NOA FM Radio Station.
Guest Speaker Alhaji Abubakar Gimba OFR presenting his
speech at the National Summit on Ethnic & Religious
Tolerance in Nigeria in Minna, Niger State
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