The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, has called on the Cross River State government to domesticate Carnival Ogoja in order to encourage greater participation and foster the area's economic development. The Chairman, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, made the call during the presentation of the 2024 Carnival prizes to the winners. He noted that the event's success has brought the people closer to tourism and led to significant business growth, benefiting markets and other business sectors. Hon. Agbeh further stated that the council is in talks with the Forestry Commission to explore the potential for establishing a tourism and recreational village using the region’s green vegetative areas, which would serve as a permanent venue for the carnival. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Carnival Commission to develop a more suitable and permanent location for the event. In his remarks, ...
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