The Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has directed event organisers, entertainment practitioners and other relevant stakeholders planning events for November and December 2026 to register their activities with the ministry.
Director of Administration, S.M. Abbey who made this known in a statement said, the directive is aimed at ensuring effective coordination in the planning and execution of public and private sector activities during the festive season.
The ministry urged stakeholders to visit its temporary office at the Port Harcourt Zoo to profile their planned events.
It said designated desk officers would be available to attend to stakeholders from Wednesday, October 14, to Friday, October 16, 2026, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
According to the announcement, the exercise is intended to ensure a hitch-free festive season through proper coordination of activities.
