By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has said that the new Blake Entertainment Center in Calabar when completed, will create a positive impact on the local economy of the state.
Gov. Otu made this observation during his recent visit to the construction site of the Blake Resort Centre Calabar, located at the Marina Resort.
He emphasized the positive impact the resort is having on the local economy, particularly through the employment opportunities it is creating for the youths in the state.
The Governor commended the Managing Director and CEO of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau for their efforts in bringing the prestigious Blake Resort to Calabar.
He said, “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 support to ensure its successful completion. The economic benefits and the boost in tourism this project brings are invaluable to our state.”
The Managing Director, Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Prince Ekpenyong Ojoi expressed gratitude for the Governor’s continuous support to establish 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.
Also, Uzochukwu Akunedozi, MD/CEO of Blake Resort disclosed that ,The world-class Entertainment Centre will be ready by November, to reap from the bumper harvests of the Calabar Carnival in December.
Gov. Otu’s 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.
The Blake Resort Calabar
is a luxurious development set to enhance the tourism landscape of Cross River State.
Blake Resort is expected to provide world-class amenities and exceptional service, poised to attract both local and international visitors for economic growth and cultural exchange, the management said.
