The Anambra State Government has promised to upgrade and expand the Igbo- ukwu museum in order to attract tourists and investors to the State.
The Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment Mr Don Onyenji made the promise during the memorial service of Chief Ozonka Onwughalu, who contributed to the establishment of the Igbo-ukwu museum.
The Commissioner while encouraging Igbo-ukwu people to continue to identify with their culture, said government will look into various cultures of Ndigbo, know those that should be expanded and projected before the International Community.
He urged Ndigbo to embrace their culture which has distinguished them globally.
He called for love for one another, hard work, peace and unity, as according to him these will help attract more development to Anambra and Nigeria in general.
While appreciating the late Onwughalu for his contributions towards establishing the Igbo-ukwu Museum, the Commissioner appealed to Ndi Anambra to join hands in the development of their cultural heritage for economic growth of the state.
On his part, an indigene of the Community, Dr Bibian Okoye who is visually impaired, thanked Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his interest in developing Igbo-ukwu Museum and the community and encouraged him to continue with his good work.
She later presented a portrait to Governor Soludo.
Highlight were masquerade displays and cultural dance.
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