Cross Rivers State, governor Edet Otu has commended Blake Entertainment Centre in Calabar for developing tourism and contributing to the economy and employment in the state.
The governor also commended the managing director of the Cross Rivers State Tourism Bureau, CRSTB, for his efforts in bringing the prestigious Blake Resort to Calabar.
According to a press release on Monday in Abuja, signed by the director of Special Duties, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, NTDA, Odinaka Anumba, Governor Otu gave the commendation when he visited the construction site of the Blake Entertainment Centre located at the Mari Thena Resort, Calabar.
While emphasising the positive impact the resort is having on the local economy, particularly through the employment opportunities for the youth in the area, the governor had this to say “the arrival of Blake Resort in Calabar is a significant milestone for us. I am very pleased to see the progress and I promise to provide all necessary supports to ensure its successful completion.
“The economic benefits and the boost in tourism this project brings are invaluable to our state.”
Responding, the managing director of CRSTB, Prince Ekpeyong Ojoi expressed gratitude for the governor’s continuos support and the privilege of establishing Blake Resort in Calabar,.
“We are committed to collaborating closely with the Blake team to position Cross River State as the prime destination in the West African sub-region,” the MD stated.
For his part, the chief executive officer of Blake Resort, Uzochukwu Akunedozi said “the world-class entertainment centre will be ready by November, targeting to reap from the bumper harvests of the Calabar Carnival in December.”
The visit followed the signing of an agreement between Cross River State and Blake Excellency Resort Limited in January this year, marking the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at transforming Calabar into a premier tourist destination.
