Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Benue State

Ongoing...

World Culture Diversity Day celebration ongoing at The Bureau for Arts, Culture, and Tourism.

We are celebrating the diversity of Culture...Culture connects us all...

Meet us at Aminu Isah Kontagora Indoor Theater Complex Makurdi.

Public Statement

Bureau for Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Makurdi
World Cultural Diversity Day, 2026

The Bureau for Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Makurdi, proudly commemorates World Cultural Diversity Day, 2026, under the unifying theme: Culture Connects Us All.

Our diverse traditions, languages, and arts are the living threads that weave our communities together — nurturing unity, advancing dialogue, promoting peaceful coexistence, and fuelling the creative economy that drives our collective growth.

We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting our cultural identity — not as a mere demographic feature, but as our greatest strength and the bedrock of our shared history and prosperity. From our indigenous languages and culinary arts, to our historical landmarks and creative expressions, our community is a mosaic of rich, interconnected stories. Embracing these differences dismantles barriers, deepens mutual respect, and builds a more inclusive society.

Our cultural heritage is equally a powerful engine for economic empowerment. Through strategic investments in the creative economy, tourism, and local artistry, the Bureau creates platforms where creatives and stakeholders thrive together — transforming traditions into sustainable opportunities that generate employment and elevate our global presence.

We invite every citizen, artist, and stakeholder to celebrate the traditions that make our state vibrant. Let us harness arts, culture, and tourism as tools for dialogue and sustainable development — ensuring our heritage is preserved, celebrated, and passed on to generations to come.

Together in Culture. United in Diversity. Connected for Progress.

Signed:
Shadrach Teryila Ukuma, PhD
Director General
Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Benue State

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY TO
HIS EXCELLENCY
REV. FR. CHIEF DR. HYACINTH IORMEM ALIA
Executive Governor of Benue State

On the joyous occasion of your 60th Birthday Anniversary, we heartily celebrate a visionary leader, a compassionate servant of the people, and a courageous statesman whose leadership continues to inspire hope and transformation across Benue State.

Your Excellency, your administration has ushered in a remarkable era of infrastructural revolution marked by strategic road construction, urban renewal, rural connectivity, educational advancement, healthcare improvement, and people-oriented governance that has restored confidence in public leadership.

In the Arts, Culture and Tourism sector, your purposeful support and commitment to the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of Benue’s rich cultural heritage have continued to position the state as a destination of creativity, identity, and tourism potential. Through your leadership, the creative and cultural industries are gaining renewed visibility, institutional support, and opportunities for growth and economic empowerment.

At 60, your life remains a testimony of faith, humility, courage, resilience, and selfless service to humanity. Your dedication to justice, peace, development, and inclusive governance has endeared you to millions within and beyond Benue State.

As you celebrate this significant milestone, we pray that Almighty God grants you greater wisdom, divine health, strength, and enduring grace to continue to lead Benue State with courage, compassion, and outstanding success.

May your days be long, fruitful, and impactful, and may God crown your efforts with even greater accomplishments, including success in your quest for a well-deserved second term in office.

Happy 60th Birthday, Your Excellency.

Signed:

Shadrach Teryila Ukuma, PhD
Director General
Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism
Benue State

Benue Showcases Rich Cultural Heritage as Airforce War College Delegation Visits Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism

Director General of the Benue State Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Shadrach Teryila Ukuma, today, 13th May,2026, hosted participants of Course 12/2026 of the Airforce War College in Makurdi, in a strategic engagement focused on Civil-Military Relations and Foreign Cultural Relations.

The delegation, which was led by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Gambo Mbaka, included participants from Morocco, Ghana, Cameroon, and Botswana, was received by the Bureau in what was described as a significant cultural and diplomatic exchange aimed at promoting mutual understanding through arts, culture, and heritage.

During the engagement, the Bureau showcased key aspects of Benue cultural heritage, including its rich artistic traditions, tourism potential, cultural values, and heritage assets. Participants reportedly expressed positive feedback on the lessons learned and the opportunities for future collaboration and cultural exchange.

While welcoming the guests, The Director General, Bureau for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Shadrach Teryila Ukuma Ph.D, expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve under the administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, PhD, reaffirming commitment to promoting Benue State on the global cultural map.

The Bureau also called on stakeholders, development partners, and the public to continue supporting efforts geared towards advancing arts, culture, tourism, dance, and heritage promotion across the state.