President Endorses AFAC

AFAC Will Restore Past Glory of Crafts Industry – President

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, has pledged his administration’s commitment to the annual African Arts and Crafts Expo (AFAC), given its potential for restoring the nation’s past glimpse, glamour, glory and of the crafts industry.
According to the President, ‘this administration is poised to support every development effort aimed at stimulating growth, especially at the grassroots level to provide better life for our rural population, create wealth and strengthen our economy.
“The African Arts and Crafts Expo will restore the past glimpse, glamour, glory and influence of the crafts industry, make it a major player in our national economy and a significant contributor to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. It is worthy of note that Nigerian and African Arts and Crafts have continued to grow to perfection in techniques, design, finishing and packaging”.
He assured that the Federal government will continue to support and encourage all agencies of government, non- governmental organizations, Development Partners and private individuals to partner us in our efforts at rural transformation”.