We're going to revive, and support Nigeria's cultural heritage - House of Reps member

The Federal House of Representatives of Nigeria has given backing to revival and full support in celebration of the rich cultural heritage that abound in the country.

This was disclosed Wednesday at the Amaseikumor Annual Festival held in Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State by Frederick Yeitiemone Agbedi, Member of the Federal House of Reps, representing the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State.

In a chat with PEBNEWS, the third-term Member of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly said, "Our culture is dying, and it's time for us to revive it."

He promised that the House of representatives are ready to be part of the Amaseikumor Festival from time to time while appreciating High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo for ensuring that the festival is celebrated annually.

According to him, "We are believers in the culture of Nigeria, from the North to the South, from East to the West, and as like minds of the House of Representatives, we fine it worthy to come and support  our colleagues, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi and Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, who are neighbours of this Federal Constituency to celebrate this Amaseikumor festival in Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State today.

"We want to use this opportunity to speak to Nigerians across the country that our cultural heritage is dying, and it's time for us to revive it.

"The people's House, i.e, the House of Representatives are ready to go across the country to support them in celebrating and reviving our cultural heritage.

"I want to use this opportunity to thank the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Ijaw Nation, Delta State government, and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, for ensuring that this is yearly and yearly celebrated. We pray for him to have the blessings of God, to continue to sponsor this cultural celebration. And we promise that we will from time to time be part of this celebration.

"As members of the House of Reps, from the North and from the South, we believe that wherever our cultural heritage is celebrated, we're going to be part of it," he said.