Agila Carnival, Agila Town, Who We Really Are

Agila Town is the traditional home of the Agilan people from Ado a local government area of Benue State, Nigeria and was created in 1991.

The area comprises of many settlements, which include Apa Ivetse, Ikpenba New Agila, Ogbokwu, Udokwu and Odah.

Apa is the major town in Agila land which shares boundaries with Ebonyi State in the East, Enugu State in the West and Igumale. It is one of the 9 local government areas in the southern senatorial zone, which is mainly occupied by the Idoma people.

Prince Edwin Ochai, the CEO and founder of the Agila Carnival and Chief Dan Agbese, the Editor-in-Chief of Nigerian Newswatch, are from this area.

Agila land is blessed with minerals and natural resources, such as limestone, kaolin, petroleum, and coal in commercial quantities.

It is a culturally rich and diverse area comprising the Agila/Apa, Ulayi, Ijigbam, Utonkon, and Igumale communities.

Angered by the Socio-economic backwardness of his people, Prince Edwin Ochai saw the need to expose his people to investment opportunities and take them away from all indices of underdevelopment.

Prince Edwin Ochai, CEO Agila Carnival

Therefore he initiated and sponsored a grand breaking event tagged Agila Social and Economic Carnival where the rich cultural heritage of the people of the Idoma Nation is not only displayed but restored.

Agila Carnival 2014

Prizes of different kind are won by talented youths in a talent hunt tagged The Idoma Got Talent where the first place winner goes home with a whooping sum of #500,000.00.

He also sponsored a beauty pageant known as The Face Of Idoma to showcase the talent of young ladies and discourage them from anti-social behaviors where brand new KIA RIO and other valuable prize were donated by his advocate of local unity.

Face Of Idoma 2014 Contestants

Agila carnival is aimed at creating a platform to facilitate interaction among Nigerians to understand the process of setting up a successful business in Idoma land. 

Establish networking opportunities for business and individuals during the one day Business Expo and three days Carnival.

Create an avenue for sponsors and exhibitors to market their brands, display and sell their products to consumers and the business community.

Encourage business and trade exchange by facilitating participation in the event as exhibitors and suppliers.

Employ local residents wherever possible for the provision of products and services to the event.

Assist youths with career guidance and empowerment initiatives.

Identify and develop business opportunities/relationships.

Create an action programme to attract both local residents and the public at large, featuring local and international artists.

Prince Edwin Ochai, Handing over the grand price (Kia Rio 2014) for Presentation to the winner Miss Joy Onazi

Showcasing beauty and fashion, preparing and empowering young Idoma women for their creative contributions to socio-economic development. 

(l) agbo eyum, (cb) Winner Face Of Idoma 2013 (c) Miss Joy Onazi, Winner Face Of Idoma 2014 (r) Miss Blessing Oguche

Why not keep a date with us later this year at the 2015 Agila Carnival, Face Of Idoma 2015 and Idoma Got Talent and be rest assured of having a wonderful experience.

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