Abuja is set to host a 16-day “Groovy December” festival from December 15 to 31, 2025, aimed at boosting tourism and positioning the city as a cultural hub. The event, organized by the Emerging Abuja Projects under Chairman Imoh Ebong, was confirmed during an international news conference on August 12, 2025, as reported by various sources. The festival will feature over 35 events, including concerts, cultural showcases, sports competitions, fashion displays, and culinary exhibitions, with the majority hosted at Moshood Abiola Stadium. Expected to attract over 4 million attendees, including local residents, regional tourists, and the diaspora, the initiative targets an estimated N11 trillion in annual tourism revenue, addressing Nigeria’s 31.9% unemployment rate. Endorsed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the festival aims to complement existing events like the Calabar Carnival, though some online sentiment questions its ability to overcome infrastructure and security challenges, suggesting cautious optimism.
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