NATIONAL UNITY DANCE FESTIVAL

The annually organized and internationally recognized unity dance drama festival is in commemoration of WORLD DANCE DAY, with the aim of contributing to and complementing the efforts of Government in the promotion and pursuit of diversifying Nigeria's economy away from oil.

Following the remarkable success and huge impacts recorded at the maiden edition of the National Unity Dance Festival in 2022, organized in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture of the Social Development Secretariat and The National Troupe Of Nigeria (NTN), we are primed to organize the 2023 edition of the Festival—promising an even better experience for all.

The Festival brings together stakeholders from different fields of endeavor as well as talented dance troupes for stimulating drama and dance displays. The goal of the initiative is to promote the potentials of our creative Industry and their role in nation-building.

The main objectives are as follows:

1. To Galvanize support for the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

2. To Promote unity and social cohesion, especially after the recent general elections, through creative expressions and entertainment.

3. To complement government's effort in the diversification of our nation's economy through digital and creative economy to reduce much reliance on the oil sector.

4. To bring stakeholders together for policy formation and promotion that would improve and add value to our creative and tourism sectors.

The 2023 National Unity Dance Festival is scheduled to take place as follows:

DATE: Friday, 19th, May 2023

Venue: Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Garki Area 10, Abuja

Time: 4:00pm