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Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has lauded Cross River State Government for initiating a world-class conference facility which will serve as an iconic event place in the sub-Saharan Africa.
Making the commendation while inspecting some of the projects embarked by the state government, after their two-day conference in the Paradise City, Comrade Frank Esanubi, leader of the delegation and chairman of PENGASSAN, Chevron Nigeria Ltd branch said, “the project is a novel idea and one project that I will advise government to ensure its completion before the expiration of this administration because it will add value to their tourism drive.”
“I commend Governor Liyel Imoke for what is currently developing. I learnt the conference facility has 5000 seating capacity, and currently so many organisations which have large members will always prefer Abuja for their events because there is an International Conference Centre there, but with this facility now, coupled with peace and serenity of Calabar, I am sure the traffic will gradually move to Calabar,” Esanubi observed.
“On the choice of Calabar for the event, the chairman revealed that, “while planning for this conference, we agreed that our choice of a venue must be a place where the people are receptive, a place that we can feel at home, safe and it was the unanimous decision of the executive to settle for Calabar. So, for any institution or organisation, Calabar is the best choice whenever you think of having meetings or conferences in Nigeria.
Speaking on the political leadership in the state and its successes over the years he said, “if you look at the polity in Nigeria generally, Cross River State, since the return to democracy has been blessed with good leadership compared to other states in the federation. It is something that is worthy of emulation and commendable too.”
He also commended the good people of the state for the support given to the state government which had translated into massive infrastructural development across the state.
Conducting the PENGAASAN team round the facilities including, Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort, Mr. Sunny Udeh, an aide to Governor Imoke on Administration said the development area which consists of a Convention Centre, a 200-room 5-star hotel, recreational facilities, golf course, clubhouse, nature reserve, hospital and a variety of residential units was aimed at creating a vibrant and bustling community within a unique Eco system not found anywhere in Nigeria.
He however, informed that the facilities would be commissioned early next year as soon as they were completed.
