The River State Governor, Nyesom Wike signed the hosting rights with the management of AMAA making the state the second sub-national government in Nigeria to tap into the huge potential of AMAA for destination branding.
In a statement jointly signed by the state Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Tonye Briggs on behalf of Governor Nyesom Wike and the founder of the awards organisation, Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, hosting the award this year will be the beginning of a partnership that will add immense value to the people of the state and the host city in particular as the government is determined to position Port Harcourt as a destination of choice in Nigeria and West Africa.
“We are repositioning Rivers State as a state ready for business to Nigerians and the rest of the world and our partnership with AMAA will become a veritable platform to attract tourists, global and Nigerian icons in business and the entertainment industry. We want to showcase Rivers State as a peaceful place where socio-economic activities thrive and also the hospitality of our people.
There is a huge economy around entertainment and show business in Port Harcourt. While our state is known for her hydrocarbon resources, His Excellency, Governor Wike’s administration, through the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, through initiatives like AMAA, wants the world to know and take advantage of the business opportunities that abound in Rivers State,” Mrs. Briggs said.
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