CALABAR– The State Governor, His Excellency Apostle Sen. [Prince] Bassey Edet Otu, His Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Elvert Ayambem, the State party Chairman Hon. Alphonsus Eba, and other dignitaries of the State were all graced to a funfair of Culture and Colourful Costumes in this year’s Cultural Carnival as part of the annual Carnival Calabar Festival.
The event that brought participants from different States and Local Government Areas across the Country is aimed at fostering Cultural Integration and promoting Unity in diversity among participants.
Leading troops and delegates of different Wards and political extracts, the Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, Hon. Pst. [Mrs] Mercy Nsor, appreciated the State Government for hosting the event and harmonizing people from all ethnicities to fun, leisure, and entertainment.
She applauded all Ikom Sons and Daughters for turning up to showcase their Culture and Heritage, which she noted is among the most unique globally.
In her words, “I want to appreciate the State Governor, Apostle Sen. [Prince] Bassey Edet Otu, for hosting this year’s Cultural Carnival, which has brought people from all works of life showcasing their culture and crafts.
I’m glad to lead my Ikom contingent, and you can see how colorful we look, the dance moves, and our displays; I am proud of our history, culture, and heritage. As a people, we will work together with the Visions of the present administration to achieve a Shared Prosperity.”
The event had in attendance major political Stakeholders of Ikom LGA in person of Hon. Neji Abang, Member Representing Ikom 1 State Constituency, Hon. Kingsley Egume, Commissioner for Human Capital and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Eka Williams, Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, the local government Director of Finance, Ntufam Obase Obi, the Secretary of Council, Hon. Edo Owan, Ward Councillors, Supervisors, Special Assistants, Personal Assistants, and a host of other important dignitaries.
