Leadership (Abuja)

Nigeria: Cultural Week - A Reflection of Close Egypt-Nigeria Ties - Envoy

By By Raliat Ahmed, 26 November 2009

Abuja — Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Sherif Naguib, has said that the second edition of the Egyptian cultural week in Nigeria was a reflection of the close cultural ties between the two countries.

The cultural week, which began on November 23 will end on November 29, 2009.

The event was organised by the embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Abuja in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

The week-long event featured different activities ranging from Art exhibition/competition entitled: Egypt/Nigeria: Treasures of Africa. There were Egyptian food festival and Egyptian cultural night where the group 'Sohag Cultural Troupe' presented dances from the South Egypt.

According to Naguib, the essence of the celebration was to give people opportunities to discover their talents and also tap the potentials that already exist between the two countries.

In the visual arts competition, the ambassador stated that it was aimed at promoting Nigerian artists to encourage artistic exchange.

Three winners emerged from the competition under the supervision of a panel of judges from the National Gallery of Arts in Nigeria, international experts and Nigerian artists.

The overall winner in addition to the prize won a free trip to Egypt to further exhibit his artistic works.

Tagged: Arts, Egypt, Nigeria, North Africa, West Africa

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  • foryohjonathan0000
    Dec 11 2009, 19:35
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    Let there be more closer ties between those two countries in Africa. Having know that they one of Africa Super Powers, they need to show not only good example for the rest of Africa but to the world that Africa is now ready as ever to work things among themselves. So, to you both " Nigeria and Egypt" Great Jobs. Cooperation, Unity and Development are ever vital to Africa more than negative and conspriator outsiders intervention. God Bless Africa; and please keep up the good work Nigeria and Egypt.

  • bsensord
    Dec 10 2009, 17:43
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    Would want to say a big thankyou to the egyptian Ambassador for giving me the opportunity to stand before great men of all walks of life to receive my award as the FIRST PRIZE WINNER of the art competition organised as part of activities to mark the second edition of the cultural week in Nigeria. As a young artist(painter) this is another reason for me to keep my brushes busy. SOR SEN, artist