TEXT OF PRESS BRIEFING BY THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF ARSENAL NIGERIA CONVERGE, UYO 2023 HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023.

Gentlemen of the Press.

Emirates Greetings to you all. This is the International Press Briefing ahead of the forthcoming Arsenal Nigeria Converge, Uyo 2023, holding from Friday June 30 - Sunday, July 2, 2023.

The fiesta is officially recognized by Arsenal Football Club, London. The converge is billed to be one of the biggest gatherings of football fans in Nigeria. Of course, there is no gainsaying that Arsenal Fans are some of the most organized in the entire country. Governor Umo Eno is expected to take the kick-off at the tournament.

The outlay of the converge is as follows:
Friday, June 30, 2023 is the arrival of fans all over Nigeria. Later that evening, there will be feast of Akwa Ibom delicacies and later, Friday Nite soree at The Bridge Underground Lounge, Watbridge Hotels, Uyo.

Saturday, July 1, 2023 is the D-Day, when we will have the Arsenal Nigeria Mini Tournament at the Uyo Township Stadium. Later that night, there will be meet&greet/converge party at M'E Lounge, Osongama Estate, Uyo.

Due to the abundance of interesting tourism sites in Akwa Ibom, Sunday is dedicated for Sight Seeing. We will visit the Amalgamation House, Lord Lugard's House, 1929 Women's War Memorial, Bridge of No Return, all in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. From Ikot Abasi, we will breeze into Ibeno to see the 129km beach - the longest coastline in West Africa.

The fans festival has all the trappings to be a tourism spinner. As you are all aware, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital is well known as a city of great hospitality, superb infrastructure and cuisines. Akwa Ibom will give the visiting fans a great experience this weekend.

As LOC, we are well prepared to receive Nigeria. Although the notice of hosting was short, we have worked round the clock to actualize a great fiesta. We call for collaboration from brands and corporate organizations.

Indeed, Arsenal Shall Be Great Again.

Thank you.

Hon. Akan Eyo,
Chairman, LOC

Samuel Udoma
Chairman, Media & Publicity Subcommittee

God bless Arsenal Akwa Ibom State