Governor Willie Obiano has declared the Exhibition Site at the Ministry of Diaspora, Indigenous Art and Tourism as a permanent exhibition site.

The Governor made the declaration during the opening ceremony of the site at the Ministry, Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka.

Governor Obiano said that the Ministry is the tourist base of the State which has a lot of cultural potential.

He commended the Ministry for its dynamism and creative ingenuity, asking Ndi Anambra to uphold their rich cultural heritage, saying that the move is in line with the his drive to make the State a tourist site and investment destination.

The Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artwork and Tourism, Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, stressed that the Ministry is gearing towards making the State a tourist center in the Country and beyond, and appreciated the Governor for his vision, passion and commitment to the good of the people.

A tour of the exhibition ground by the Governor formed the highlight of the event.