BENIN CITY – Preparations are on top gear for the 10th edition of the Edo Festival and Awards ceremony schedule for September 17 -19 in the United Kingdom.
The event is the biggest gathering of Edo sons and daughters in the diaspora.
It is being put together by Edo born, Ambassador Ken Odeh and will afford stakeholders in the Edo State project to meet and chat the way forward for the state.
This year’s event is slated to run concurrently for three days starting with a symposium, investment summit and will climax with a gala and awards night.
According to the organizer, this year’s edition would also honour deserving sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in service to humanity and the promotion of Edo state in different categories, including, the ‘Best Senator and House of Representatives member.
Others include Best Edo man of the Year, Most inspiring Edo sport man and woman, Business and icons amongst others.
All the categories are open to the public to vote who to nominate the best nominee for the different categories.
Voters are encouraged to visit the INEC dedicated website to vote for their candidate.
Information about the event can be accessed on the website and on official social media platforms.
