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30 countries to participate at Calabar Carnival, says official.

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No fewer than 30 countries are expected to participate in the 2016 Annual Calabar Carnival, Gabriel Onah, Chairman, Calabar Carnival Commission, said on Sunday in Calabar.

Mr. Onah, who spoke at the launching of the Second Carnival Dry-Run, said the countries included Brazil, Ukraine, China, Italy, Spain, Ghana, Kenya, among others

He said the theme of this year’s carnival `Climate Change’ was the same as that of 2015, adding that it was retained because the issues of environment were still on the front burner.

“We are putting in place the best form of art and entertainment to ensure that tourists who will visit the state for the carnival will have the best of tourism and hospitality.

“Calabar carnival is 12 years on the road match and the festival experience has been amazing.

“I am happy today that we also have 30 beauty queens from African countries to grace this dry-run,” he said.

Earlier, Linda Ayade, wife of Cross River Governor, who flagged of the dry-run, said that the 2016 carnival theme of `Climate Change’ was unique because of the concern for the environment.

“We are dedicating the 2016 Calabar Carnival to climate change. As we participate in the second dry-run today, I wish all of us a peaceful street dance ,along the carnival routes,’’ she said.

George Abang-Ekpungu, Commissioner for New Cities Development, described the carnival as the largest street party ever; and the greatest show in Africa.

Mr. Abang-Ekpungu said that the carnival had promoted talent and creativity, adding that it had united the people of Cross River and Nigeria in general.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five carnival bands which include Seagull, Master Blaster, Passion 4, Freedom and Bayside will be participating in this year’s carnival.

NAN also reports that the participants were beautifully dressed in different attires, while security was mounted in all the carnival routes.

Dignitaries at the ceremony include, Gov. Ben Ayade, Florence Ita-Giwa, Gershom Bassey, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Gaul-Lebo, among others.

UN to screen 5,000 persons for HIV/AIDS daily at 2016 Calabar Carnival.

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The United Nations Population Fund says it plans to screen 5,000 persons for HIV/AIDS daily during the December Calabar Carnival in Cross River State.

 

The Programme Officer of UNFPA in Nigeria, Araoyimbo Idowu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Sunday.

 

Idowu said that UNFPAw would conduct the tests in collaboration with an NGO, Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme.

 

He said the fund would organise an awareness campaign tagged “Wise Up Cross River” on a daily basis throughout the one month carnival.

 

Idowu said: “There is going to be some demonstration by youths and various stakeholders during the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.

 

“In the course of the campaign, there will be various activities including one-on-one counseling, music, graphic designs, tattoo inscription and games.

 

“Also, many young volunteers and other stakeholders will be on stage to entertain people each day at the condom zone.”

 

The programme officer said that the campaign was aimed at sensitising the youths on the dangers of HIV/AIDS and the need for safe sex.

 

Idowu said that the programme would also bring together commercial sex workers, students’ organisations and those already living with the virus, to share knowledge on the disease.

 

He said that the organisation would mobilise youths from the 18 local government areas in the state to participate in the programme.

 

Idowu also said that condoms would be distributed free during the month-long campaign.

 

According to him, the UNPF decided to bring the campaign to the carnival because of its popularity and mass participation.

P-Square Heads For Calabar Carnival 2015 (PHOTO)

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As the year comes to an end, the sensational annual end of year carnival held in Calabar is gearing up and it is certainly going to be lit soon.

Attending the sensational Calabar Carnival 2015 is our sensational musical duo, P- Square. Peter Okoye took to his IG page to share his take off photo, even though we all know he is flaunting his pretty face, *Sigh*… obviously because he captioned:

Calabar we r on our way to you.. Say hello to dis Cool Dude?????? #calabarcarnival2015 #teampsquare

 

Calabar we r on our way to you.. Say hello to dis Cool Dude?????? #calabarcarnival2015 #teampsquare

Calabar Carnival: NSCDC Assures Of Adequate Security

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The Cross River Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has assured the people of Cross River and tourists for the carnival celebration of adequate security.

 
Mr Solomon Eremi, the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, gave the assurance on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

 
Eremi said that the command had deployed intelligence and uniform officers to different locations of the state to ensure a peaceful Christmas and carnival celebration in the state.
According to him, one of the objectives of the corps is to protect the lives and property of the citizenry.

 
“I want to assure the peaceful people of Cross River and tourists that the state command of NSCDC is on alert to respond to all security challenges within this carnival period and beyond.
“Our men on uniform and those of the intelligence department have also been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure a smooth carnival and Christmas celebration,’’ he said.

 
He advised the people of Cross River and tourists to be law abiding, saying that the corps “is a friendly force’’.
NAN reports that earlier, the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Isu, inaugurated the carnival with a walk from the Millennium Park through major routes in the metropolis.
Similarly, the venue for the carnival village, the Zoo Garden was unveiled by Isu.

 

(NAN)