Spread the wordThe Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) has disowned the proposed “World International Akara Day Festival” advertised to hold at its Abuja headquarters, warning members of the public against making payments or any commitments in connection with the event. In a public notice signed by the Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, Hon. According to the statement, prospective participants and members of the public should refrain from making financial payments, travel plans or other commitments based on the advertisement. “The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development has neither approved nor authorised the use of its premises for this event. Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard the flyer and refrain from making any payments, commitments or travel arrangements in connection with it,” the statement said.