The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Culture and Tourism, Dr (Mrs) Josephine Odunze has commended the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for creating a Christmas extravaganza in the state.
Christmas In Delta, a 45-days Christmas extravaganza kicked off in the state on Friday, December 1, with the tourism scene dazzling both Deltans and visitors alike.
Amidst the bustling preparations for an extraordinary Christmas, Odunze who embarked on a meticulous inspection tour of projects that promises to elevate the holiday experience noted that every aspect aligned with the vision of the state governor to create a festive atmosphere that captures the spirit of the ‘’Big Heart’’ state.
Speaking at the Maryam Babangida junction, along the Asaba/Onitsha expressway, Dr. Odunze who inspected what would become the biggest Christmas tree in Africa once the governor commissions and lights it on Monday, December 4 2023, said that the commissioning of the giant Christmas tree would commence the 45 days of unforgettable Christmas experiences in the state
She said, “’People have asked me why the Christmas tree is positioned where it is. I tell them that we cannot be selling Delta to Deltans by positioning the tree in town. We should be marketing Delta to outsiders. It is happening here in Delta State; 45 days of endless fun’.”
Also speaking on the 45-days of extraordinary fun, a member of the organizing committee, Mr. Fred Onojeta, said that the initiative was to explore the state’s tourism potential, even as he commended the Oborevwori-led administration for an enabling environment for such enterprise to thrive.
‘’When the team put this event together tagged ‘’Christmas in Delta: 45 Days of Fond Memories served daily’’ it was audacious to put the tallest Christmas tree in Africa here in Asaba. We thought it was impossible,”’ he said.
Mean whille, Odunze also visited other sites to add flavour to the Christmas experience such as the Floating Bar and Water Park at Grand Hotel Asaba and several other facilities located at the Maryam Babangida Leisure Park and Film Village, Asaba.