Port Harcourt Residents Express Concern Over Carnival Cancellation

Some residents of Port Harcourt say the cancellation of the annual carnival by the Rivers Government has affected recreational and tourist activities in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a carnival — Carniriv — used to hold every December in Port Harcourt by the immediate past administration in the state.
The residents observe that the event, described as biggest after Carnival Calabar, was cancelled by the present administration of Gov. Nyesom Wike.
The residents, who spoke with NAN on Monday, said that the importance of the carnival in the life of the people should have been considered before the cancellation.
They said that the carnival attracted many local and foreign tourists and investors to the city which increased economic activities.
According to them, the event, not only showcases the state and the people’s cultures to would-be investors.