By Biola Lawal
FLOWERBUDNEWS: Cross River State First Lady, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan Otu, has enjoined parents to support their children’s participation in the Calabar Children’s Carnival, stressing its positive impact on the mental acuity of children.
Bishop Mrs. Otu gave the advice while speaking at the flag-off of this year’s Children’s Carnival dry run on Sunday afternoon in Calabar.
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She emphasized the importance of the event as a platform for children to maintain physical fitness and also enhance their mental alertness.
This was disclosed in a statement by
Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, a copy of which was made available to FLOWERBUDNEWS.
Represented by Prof. Mrs. Esther Okon Archibong, the wife of the chairman of Calabar South Local Government Council, the First Lady highlighted the strategic timing of the carnival, coinciding with the festive season, providing an ideal opportunity for children to engage in enjoyable activities, forge friendships, and create lasting memories with their peers.
She also lauded the participating bands for their innovative displays, characterized by captivating costumes and designs, which consistently draw a large audience eager to witness the annual spectacle unfold.
Mrs Otu noted that past experiences have shown that children who engage in the carnival cherished the memories created and eagerly anticipate the next edition.
The main children’s carnival for the 2024 Calabar Carnival holds on December 27th, while the adult carnival, recognized as Africa’s biggest street party, takes place on December 28th. (FLOWERBUDNEWS)
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Established by Hon. Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers. We are drawn from both public and private sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism.
Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.
Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.
The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.
He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght. The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.
