The Abia State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has directed all the stakeholders under her and those yet to identify with the Ministry through Registration, Renewal of operational Licences to do so or risk their events being stopped.

A release endorsed by the state Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hon. Matthew Ekwuruibe says the directive is in line with the vision of Dr. Alex Otti to harmonize and sanitize all facets of the state economy.

According to the release, these includes Carnivals, Exhibitions, Musical shows, Dancing shows, Movie shows etc.

The release directs those concerned to visit the Ministry at Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Secretariat, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia Abia State or contact Mrs Dennis Joy, Head of Tourism Department on this phone number 07075758074 to formalize their events.