C’River govt partners religious organisation on tourism development

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The Cross River State government is partnering with a religious organisation, the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, BCS to harness the tourism potentials of the state.


The spokesperson of the BCS Patriarch Christ Shepherd Edet Archibong disclosed this in Calabar during a briefing to herald this year’s anniversary of the Coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu.


He said the government is cognizant of the contributions of the BCS to the tourism sector of the state’s economy hence it’s decision to partner with the church in harnessing this potential.


“In realisation of the tourism potential of the BCS, the Cross River State government has proposed to partner with us to harness it to the benefit of the state.

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“Thousands of visitors throng the state on a yearly basis to take part in BCS mega-events and to perform the pilgrimage to Biakpan, the birthplace of his Holiness,  Leader Olumba Olumba Obu.


“Economic benefits accrue to the state in terms of inflow of foreign money, patronage of the hospitality industry, transportation and local businesses.


“The BCS  Divine Royal Museum is a great tourist attraction which the state government is interested to see developed.


“The museum has been registered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments and is undergoing remodelling and staff training for more effective service delivery”, he said.


He stressed that the BCS is the second highest employer of labour in the state  and has established a number of enterprises including a rubber and palm plantation, bakery, water factories, microfinance bank to reduce the scourge of unemployment as well as serving the faithful and general public.

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Besides this, the organization’s secondary school, the Brotherhood Model School has been expanded and the BCS University is in the offing. 


He said the anniversary commemorates the Coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu which took place on the 14th of April, 2001.


He explained that this year’s event was shifted to the 9th of August as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He added that the anniversary will establish the kingdom of God on earth through the BCS and bring perfection.

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