CultureAs a veritable instrument of national integration and peaceful co-existence, Culture is a very important element in any society. In Nigeria, festivals abound to emphasize and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people. These cultural festivals are found in all the geo-political zones in the country and have become international events, attracting tourists from all over the world.
As a foremost Cultural Institute, NICO participates very actively in these festivals in her capacity as a government training centre for cultural workers and cultural orientation. These cultural events include, but not limited to, the following:
| Argungu Fishing Festival | International Fishing Festival organized by the Government and people of Kebbi State, North West Nigeria annually. Started years ago, but like the Biblical mustard seed, Argungu Fishing Festival has grown to become a global cultural event... Learn More | |
| Eyo Festival | Annually organized by the Lagos State Gvernement in South West Nigeria to present the rich culture of the state to the world... Learn More | |
| Osun Oshogbo Festival | Like the Eyo Festival, this is also organized by the Osun State Government to celebrate culture in its fullest... Learn More | |
| Abuja Carnival | This commenced in 2005 to serve as an avenue to showcase the diverse cultural events and practices in the 36 states of Nigeria and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in a competitive manner... Learn More | |
| Iwa-Ji Ndi Igbo | This is an event synonymous with the Igbos in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria to mark the beginning of the harvest season. Usually comes up between the months of August and October annually....... Learn More | |
| Calabar Carnival | Organised by the government of Cross River State, in the South-South geo-political zone of the country, the Calabar Christmas Carnival has become a major tourist attraction in Nigeria, drawing participants from all over the world...... Learn More | |
| Ofala Festival | Ofala Festival is an annual celebration that commemorates a King’s coronation in Igbo land, the Eastern part of Nigeria, a West African country... Learn More | |
| Igue Festival | The Christians have Christmas, the Muslims have the Feast of Ramadan, the Jews have the Hanukkah, the African-American have the Kwanzaa and the Edos have the Igue Festival...Learn More | |
| Nwonyo Fishing Festival | Which started 96 years ago, is an annual festival which holds in April every year in Taraba State.... Learn More | |
| Ganni Festival | Ganni Festival of Baatombu in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State is a well known and age long festival of the Borgu people.... Learn More |
