CALABAR — Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State said, yesterday, that everything had been put in place to ensure that 2012 Carnival Calabar becomes one of the greatest events in Africa and beyond.
Speaking while unveiling the theme of this year's carnival at the Millennium Park, Calabar, Imoke said the first edition of the dry run (mock carnival) marked the series of events to lead the carnival Calabar proper.
Imoke who was accompanied by his wife, Obioma, gave kudos to out-gone and incoming members of the state Carnival Commission for introducing what will help the state realise its vision of a carnival that will grow from strength to strength and outgrow already established carnivals across the world.
The governor further said the carnival which has the theme," Celebrating A New Dawn," has a new team spirit with the active participation of the private sector which is expected to take over when the dream is fully realised.
According to Imoke, "as we celebrate great hope and expectation, we will combine a number of things to make Carnival Calabar a world class brand."
He, therefore, called on all stakeholders to ensure that the carnival produces and delivers the greatest show in Africa.
Earlier, the Chairman, Cross River State Carnival Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, disclosed that a new dimension had been introduced into the carnival in the government's effort to take it to the next level.
Onah maintained that there was a strong Public Private Partnership in the 2012 carnival which makes it more exciting than ever as a lot of surprises have been introduced to make it the first of its kind.
He commended the leadership and members of the state House of Assembly for their support to ensure that the state becomes a destination of choice through its tourism programmes.
The five competitive bands—Bayside Band (Blue), Passion Four (Green), Seagulls Band (Red), Master Blasta (Orange) and Freedom Band (Yellow) participated in the mock carnival while security, Department of public transportation were at hand to ensure things were in order.
Vanguard Nigeria
is it carnival that concern the state now? rubbish
They dont know where to spend their money.
Quote from: KingFemzee on Oct 22, 2012, 01:07 PM
They dont know where to spend their money.
Don't mind them.They are just money choppers