Governor Otu Selects 13 Wise Men, Women To Review Carnival Calabar

… With Edem Duke As Chairman, Ita Giwa, Gabe Onah, Ikechi Uko Members

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator, Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of a 13-member committee to review and assess the impact of Carnival Calabar and the Annual Festival 20 years after it was created.

The Committee will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to refine and improve the event’s concept, ensuring its continued relevance and sustainability.

According to a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, the review is aimed at improving and refreshing the product in line with global trends in tourism product development and repackaging.

The terms of reference for the Committee include:

To review the past 20 years to identify the high points and the low point, Identify the success factors of the last 20 years.

Restructure the bands as a creative entity.

Explore organic ways of improving the carnival by making it our cultural expression

Initiate the establishment of a carnival museum for the preservation of carnival culture.

Advise on the improvement of regulations and organisation to align with world best practices.

The committee according to the statement is also expected to harness all marketing opportunities to improve carnival funding,

Devise means of placing Carnival Calabar’s presence on the international roadmap.

Suggest a roadmap for the next 20 years to guide the operators, and

Engage relevant stakeholders in arriving at its recommendations.

The composition of the Committee is as follows:

1 High Chief Edem Duke Chairman