Foreign envoys from Germany, Nambia and business communities from China, Korea among others were treated to Nigerian cultural display by the people of Bichi Emirate in Kano State during the Bichi Emirate Durbar Festival.

Among the dignitaries were the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther, the Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria; Humphrey Geiseb as well as business communities from China, Korea and tourists.

Also in attendance was the Chief Executive Officer of 9 Mobile, Jurgen Peschel.

The event was promoted by the NTT Global Destinations , NGD, in partnership with Bichi Emirate.

As part of the festivities, the special guests were treated to a special dinner with the Emir of Bichi- Alh Nasir Ado Bayero OFR
at his Palace.

The Emir highlighted the significant role of the Emirate in the cultural and religious life of the local community and emphasized the importance of building bridges of friendship and cooperation between the Emirate and the rest of the world.

In her speech, Ms. Elizabeth Agboola, Chief Executive Officer of NGD, expressed delight at the success of the programme and the platform it had created for future collaboration in culture, trade, tourism and business development.

Ms. Agboola noted that NGD would continue to expand the horizons in cultural and tourism development, as it strives to ensure that Nigeria’s tremendous cultural legacy can be celebrated in a sustainable manner, with the wider international community.

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