As the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, continues its drive to revamp and modernize the state’s tourism sector, the Cultural Center Complex Calabar has remained a major focus of the transformation.
For several months, the Cultural Center complex, Calabar has been barricaded and remodeled, with visible changes ranging from the fence design to major structural renovations. Late hours of today marked another significant milestone as new artistic sculptures arrived in Calabar, set to be installed at the Cultural Center complex.
The new installations include four giant giraffes, three gorilla family figures, and the iconic statue of Mary Slessor, all designed to enrich the visual and cultural appeal of the center.
While receiving the sculptures, the contractor handling the remodeling project, High Chief Edem Duke, expressed satisfaction with the progress and reiterated the commitment to deliver on promises made.
“After bringing in the colony of elephants, we assured that other attractions would follow to enhance the skyline of the new Cultural Center,” Chief Duke stated.
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“Today, we have received a family of four giant giraffes, a family of three gorillas, and the statue of Mary Slessor, all of which will add beauty and vibrancy to the Cultural Center’s landscape.”
He emphasized that the additions will not only enrich the skyline but also provide a visual spectacle for residents and visitors, making the Cultural Center a must-see destination in Calabar.
Chief Edem Duke further reassured the public of steady progress at the site, noting that the new Cultural Center Calabar will stand out as one of the most outstanding cultural complexes in Nigeria.
“Be on the lookout for the new Cultural Center Calabar,” he concluded, reaffirming the project’s alignment with Governor Otu’s vision for a modern and world-class tourism infrastructure in Cross River State.
