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Carnival Calabar Key to Economic, Social, and Cultural Prosperity – Gov Otu
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has highlighted Carnival Calabar as a significant platform for driving economic, social, and cultural prosperity for both the state and Nigeria. Speaking at the 2024 Carnival Calabar kickoff on Saturday at the Millennium Park in Calabar, Otu emphasized the international scope of this year's festival, with participants from across the globe.
The governor explained that the carnival's theme, "Our Shared Prosperity," aims to integrate economic, social, and cultural development for the benefit of the people. Otu also celebrated nearly two decades of the event, crediting former governors, especially Donald Duke, for initiating the long-standing tradition.
The event includes six competing bands—Freedom Band, Bayside Band, Passion 4 Band, Seagull Band, Master Blasta Band, and Diamond Band—vying for a 50 million naira prize. The winner will take home 10 million naira, with the remaining funds allocated to other categories. The governor also mentioned the possibility of adding a Diaspora Band in the future to connect with global communities.
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