Success Story 2017

In Nigeria, Benue State is known as the heart beat of the middle belt and the entertainment hub north of the Niger. It is inhabited by majorly the Tiv and the Idoma people.  Otukpo, the traditional and administrative headquarter of the Idoma people is also famous for being the heart of the lion and the land of the brave.
History was again made as Idoma International carnival which was in its 5th year brought the streets alive as Idoma sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora and visitors from different parts of Nigeria came out in their thousands to attend and participate in all the electrifying activities of the 2017 edition of the carnival .
It was more than just a carnival as men, women, fathers, mothers, the young and the old,  the traditional rulers, the academics, politicians, business men and women, captains of industries, opinion leaders and leaders of thought, students, etc gathered together for the first time in many years at the same time to celebrate a common cultural heritage and chart a way forward for the Idoma nation. It was indeed emotional and a sight to behold . It was in collaboration with all the 9 local governments that make up Idomaland, Idoma National Forum, Benue State Government through the Ministry for Arts, Culture and Tourism and Idoma National Youth Forum .
Highlights of the 2017 edition of the carnival were football tournament , Idoma Achievement Awards where the legendary Bongos Ikwue, amongs several sons and daughters of the land who gave us their today for the sake of our tomorrow were honoured,  the street carnival/party was indeed colour,  glamour and glitz at its best, the cultural displays with the perfect blend of our cultural heritage was the definition of sights and sounds of Idomaland, Ogbureke traditiinal wrestling, musical concert and comedy nights had Harrysongs, Seyilaw, Arinze Baba alongside Benue's finest from home, Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, etc.
The grand finale was Face of Idoma International where a brand new car was the star prize among other mouth watering prizes for the runner up and first runner up. The philanthropic side of the carnival saw the President and Chairman Board of Trustees of the carnival,  Prince Edwin Ochai donating over 180 bags of rice to some widows in Ado Local Government and renovating some parts of St Mary's primary school Otukpo, Venue of the annual event.
It was indeed the break of a new dawn as the Idoma people for the first time in decades spoke with one voice and is gradually drawing the attention of the world to the rich tourism potential of the land which is being used as a vehicle to bring about peace, unity and development of Idomaland.
The event was proudly supported by Hero lager beer, Access Bank, MTN, Skye Bank, Radio Benue, Fidelity Bank, Ragolis water, Joy FM, and Peaches Integrated Services Nig LTD.
2018 Edition of Idoma International carnival beacons and WE ARE READY!!!! #UNITEIDOMAPEOPLE