By Martha Agas
A Cultural Hangout Festival (CHF) to amplify migrants’ voices is scheduled to hold in Abuja between Dec. 12 and 13 to commemorate the 2025 United Nations International Migrants Day.
The festival which will also serve as avenue to promote unity through culture is being organised by the Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM).
The festival theme is “Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting Their Rights”.
PCMM’s Director, Victor Aihawu, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.
Aihawu noted that amplifying the voices of migrants would lead to better protection, representation and social integration of the group.
According to him, the Cultural Hangout Festival Abuja 2025, will feature country community tents, art and cultural showcases, trade exhibitions and youth engagement sessions.
“These are all designed to amplify migrant voices and promote unity through culture.
“The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has officially endorsed the festival in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed.”
He added that the ministry, acknowledging the significance of the event, was encouraging Nigerians particularly development partners and cultural stakeholders to support and collaborate with PCMM toward the successful hosting of the festival.
“The Federal Government recognised the cultural hangout festival as a valuable platform that celebrates migrants, promotes cultural diversity and projects Nigeria as a centre for dialogue on migration and inclusion.”
He described the endorsement as a reflection of Nigeria’s commitment to welcoming migrants and celebrating their social, cultural, and economic contributions to the nation.
“Nigeria continues to stand out as a country that not only hosts migrants but give them space to thrive,” he said.
The source reports that PCMM, officially unveiled in 2024, is an initiative aimed at addressing the complex challenges presented by mixed migration.
The platform aims to serve as a central hub for stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions as migration patterns continue to evolve.
The Cultural Hangout Festival is part of its activities to achieve the mandate of the initiative.
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