NAN Journalist, Mogbede appointed media director for Ashaka Carnival Group

A senior journalist and Assistant Editor in Chief on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Emmanuel Mogbede, has been appointed because the Director of Media of Ashaka Carnival Group, a socio cultural motion with Chinedu Aniogwu as Deputy-Director.

According to a press release issued by Izuogu Chukwuma, the group’s Public Relations Officer on Saturday in Abuja, this adopted the approval of the group’s Board of Trustees (BOT) and the adoption of its standing commttees and directorates.

He mentioned Mr Tony Ndanenu, founding father of the group retained his place as its Director-General with Onyeka Iwegbue as Deputy Director-General and Efe Ogbogbo Secretary.

He added that Mr Juan Governor, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, fast previous Chairman would serve within the group’s Ad-hoc Finance Committee with different members.

“They would serve with Mr Martins Ushieagu who retained his place because the group’s Director of Finance and Ovie Wanogho his Deputy Director and Efe Ogbogbo his Secretary.

“Mr Udu Diegbe is the group’s Legal Director with Mr Onyeka Iwegbue as Deputy Director and Valentine Okpufe as members.

“Mr Victor Ijeaba will function Entertainment Director with Goddy Osakwe as Deputy-Director and Fanny Ndanenu as Secretary with
Elohor Ojaide as member.

“Chief Kingsley Omolu would function Director of Venue Directorate with Mr Chuks Azaka as Secretary and Mr Obi Makodi, Ossai Chuka, Emeke Metu and Tina Eriokpe as members.

“The Ulege Committee would be chaired by Mr Hippo Coleman with Okechukwu Ozegbe as Secretary, while the Odogwu Committee would be chaired by Ojumili Uche,” Chukwuma mentioned.

He added that Prof. Ugbome Nwachukwu would function Director Strategy and Innovation Directorate with Ifeanyi Idili as Secretary and Emeke Nwachukwu, Dr Onyene Azaka and Prof. Andrew Ubogu as members amongst others.

Ndanenu, the group’s director-general in an interview with NAN, welcomed the newly appointed members and administrators, saying their appointments got here with nice tasks.

He inspired them to take part actively, contribute significant concepts, and reveal dedication in direction of delivering a profitable and memorable 2026 Ashaka Carnival.

“Let us work together with unity, dedication and a strong sense of purpose to make this year’s carnival a remarkable success. Together, we shall deliver,” Ndanenu mentioned.

He emphasised the significance of preserving indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural heritage for future generations, saying this was the essence of the carnival.

Ndanenu whereas expressing concern that indigenous languages and cultures had been progressively going extinct, maintained that African tradition should be preserved regardless of publicity to trendy civilisation.

He added that to advertise cultural preservation, he was working with like-minded people in Ashaka, Ndokwa East in Delta to revive the Ulege dance by way of a cultural carnival.

He mentioned the occasion, scheduled for Dec. 25 to Jan. 2, 2026, aimed to foster unity, peace, improvement, and a constructive mindset locally in addition to appeal to improvement to it.

He added that numerous committees had been working to make sure the carnival’s success, with preparations in place for enough safety of life and prosperity in the course of the occasion.

“We grew up dancing Ulege in several teams from numerous quarters with distinct names in Ashaka group.

“This 12 months, we’re increasing the dance by bringing the teams collectively to carry out beneath a unified identify, involving the complete group.

“This is our third large-scale occasion, and we anticipate our little kids from the Diaspora and throughout the nation to affix us.

“This initiative goes beyond the Ulege dance or a carnival; it’s about uniting our people through dance and preserving our cultural heritage, which is at risk of disappearing,” Ndanenu defined.

He expressed gratitude to group members who donated funds to help the carnival, which might characteristic Eric Enuma, an Ukwani excessive life musician, soccer novelty match and different points of interest.