Over 50,000 tourists expected at festival

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September 23, 2016 3:33 PM

According to the River State Government, it is expected that more than 50,000 guests from across the globe will attend the Calabar Carnival.

This information was revealed by the Commissioner for New Cities Development, Mr George Ekpungu.

This was said while the commissioner was paying an advocacy visit to the traditional rulers and elders of Nsutan community, Calabar South Local Government.

Ekpungu assured the traditional leaders of the government's plans to transform the Twins Island located in that area of Calabar as a means of boosting tourism.

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He said that the project would be completed before the Calabar Carnival.

“My chiefs and traditional rulers, I am here today to solicit your supports and cooperation in view of the state government plan to transform the Twin island into Calasvegas city. Every community belongs to the owners; this city cannot come into limelight without your supports. Tourism is one of the most essential commodities that Cross River has."

“Governor Ben Ayade is determined to develop the state with a view to attract more investors for business and leisure. I appeal to you to support the development of this city. When fully developed, over 50,000 tourists that will be in Calabar for the carnival and will be taken on a boat ride to visit the city. This will generate revenue for the state and the host community will also get royalties," he said.

Etubom Macah-Archibong, Clan Head of Nsutan community, responded by expressing happiness over the project.

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