The Bakassi Local Government Area is abuzz with anticipation as preparations get underway for its first-ever Bakassi Tourism and Creative Industry Summit, slated for September 20, 2025. This landmark event, announced by Council Chairman Hon. Effiong Okon Etim, aims to significantly boost eco-tourism and seafood development within the region.
The announcement came during a recent courtesy visit between Hon. Etim and the Executive Secretary to the Cross River State Carnival Commission, Evang. Austin Cobham. The summit’s theme, “Re-Inventing Bakassi Tourism and Creative Industry for Wealth Creation,” underscores the ambitious goals set for the coastal area.
A key highlight of the summit will be the much-anticipated Bakassi Fish Festival. This festival is designed to showcase and celebrate Bakassi’s vibrant seafood culture and its immense economic potential. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of activities, including captivating exhibitions, delicious displays of local cuisine, vibrant cultural performances, and promising investment opportunities.
This comprehensive initiative is expected to put Bakassi firmly on the tourism map, promising a ripple effect of job creation, increased visibility, and economic growth for the people of Bakassi and the wider region.
Get ready to discover the natural beauty, creative spirit, and economic promise of this coastal treasure.
