By Umoh-Obong Kingsley


Flagging-off the ceremony, the state Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo, stated that Ukapisua is a two-day festive event packaged to showcase Akwa Ibom as the No.1 tourist destination for Nigerians and tourists from around the globe. 

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rt Hon Victor Antai, while setting the tone for the event, noted that the word ‘Ukapisua’ means “the end and turn of a new year” as people in the state plan and host festivities around the Christmas period.
He said that the event is primarily designed to create entertainment and recreation while serving as a platform to market the huge tourism potentials and investment opportunities in Akwa Ibom State.

Artistes who performed at the event included Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2face; Augustine Miles Kelechi aka Tekno; Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, better known as Tiwa Savage; Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown, and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid.

The artistes led the different bands in their trucks from the University of Uyo, Town Campus Annex to the Unity Park at Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

