Calabar carnival kicks off with Opening of Carnival Village
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated the `Calabar Municipal Garden’ which will serve as the 2017 Calabar Carnival village. Ayade who inaugurated the garden on Friday, said that the village was chosen because it was central and accessible to residents and tourists. The governor was represented by Dr Inyang Asibong, the State Commissioner for Health, He said the village would serve as venue for funfair and market for Christmas shopping. He said that adequate security measures had been taken to safeguard tourists and fun seekers at the village....
