Anambra State NYSC Coordinator Hails Cultural Carnival as Showcase of Nigeria's Heritage
According to the State Coordinator, these cultural elements could be harnessed to generate wealth by exporting them, providing gainful employment for Nigerian youth. She urged youth organizations in various communities to recognize the benefits of Nigerian culture, encouraging them to leverage these cultural aspects for personal and societal development.
AKACHI NOEL 
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) cultural carnival, a recurring event, has been commended by Mrs. Blessing Ikene Iruma, the Anambra State NYSC State Coordinator, for serving as a platform to showcase Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. During the recent display of cultures by the 2023 Batch C Stream 1 Corps Members at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka Local Government Area, Mrs. Iruma emphasized the potential economic value of aspects like music, traditional food, marriage systems, and art.
According to the State Coordinator, these cultural elements could be harnessed to generate wealth by exporting them, providing gainful employment for Nigerian youth. She urged youth organizations in various communities to recognize the benefits of Nigerian culture, encouraging them to leverage these cultural aspects for personal and societal development.
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The results of the Cultural Carnival competition were announced, with 4 platoon securing the first position, followed by the third platoon in second place, and 10 platoon clinching the third position.
