CROSS RIVERS FIRST LADY HOSTS FASHION DESIGNERS IN CALABAR ON DECEMBER 22, 2016

Dr. Linda Ayade, Cross Rivers State First Lady

Fashion designers and enthusiast based in Cross Rivers State of Nigeria are getting excited   in preparation for their hosting by the wife of the State Governor, Dr. Linda Ayade on Thursday,December 22nd, 2016 at the Transcorp Hotel Calabar. The platform is promises to be a huge opportunity for these fashion designers and models to showcase their colouful creations. The event will also feature an industry session for them to market their brands. The event initiator/wife of Cross River Governor, Dr. Linda Ayade has said.

The event, is being packaged by the first lady's non-profit organization: Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF)  in partnership with Citenigeria.com, Africa’s lead tourism exposition platform.

In a statement to the media signed by Mr. Fred Abua, her Special Assistant on media, the wife of the governor said the event is aimed at supporting the tourism niche that Cross River is known for.

“This platform seeks to showcase the viability of the fashion industry in the state and an opportunity to exhibit the essence of the building a garment factory in our state,” the statement said.

Dr. Linda Ayade making a presentation at a social event

On his part, Mr. Peter Ofuka, the CEO of Citenigeria.com said apart from showcasing, the event shall also allow for fashion designers to display and sell their brands to an expanded event attendees, most of whom are visitors to the state.

While he urged fashion designers and enthusiast to turn out en masse and judiciously taking advantage of the opportunity to showcase their best to an international audience.

The event is said to hold with sponsorship by Lafarge, Africa’s giant in cement manufacturing; while Cross River Studios, House of Lavender, Mynx Events are great supporters of the event.

Models from Leisure Quest Fashion 

Helen Essien

Blessing Chukwuma

As at press time, several fashion designers have already enlisted for the event and preparations including auditions for models have already been concluded. This will be the biggest opportunity of its kind to hit the city of Calabar.

Written by Eloho Ikede
& Obaji Akpet