The envoy made the call on Sunday during the flag-off of the Bikers Carnival, a major activity that features during the festival.
He also underscored the need for a yearly scholarship programme.
Mr Uko said, “Many confuse tradition with culture but they are not the same. Tradition is the living practice; culture is the broader identity.”
Civil servants are to proceed on leave from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
The Carnival Calabar has become an integral part of Cross River’s cultural identity and will endure for generations to come, Governor Bassey Otu has said
”It is a historic convergence of reconciliation, cultural revival, and global attraction for Africa’s biggest street party,” the Cross River governor said.
The bikers covered the 12km distance of the carnival route, exciting fun seekers.
Some of the tourists from Lagos said the carnival was the biggest street party in Nigeria.
