FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher At Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025

<h4>FirstBank Introduces Exclusive<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h4><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">OpenLife Nigeria<&sol;a><&sol;strong> reports that FirstBank&comma; West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider&comma; has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar &amp&semi; Festival 2025&comma; unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium bleacher&comma; designed to provide comfort&comma; safety&comma; and an elevated viewing experience for carnival enthusiasts&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Speaking on the sponsorship&comma; the Acting Group Head Marketing and Corporate Communications&comma; FirstBank&comma; Olayinka Ijabiyi&comma; noted that the carnival aligns with the Bank’s First&commat;Arts initiative&comma; a platform dedicated to supporting the creative arts value chain across Nigeria&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>He said&comma; <em><strong>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;We recognise the transformative power of the arts&comma; including carnivals&comma; in inspiring people and strengthening national unity&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><em><strong>&&num;8220&semi;For more than 131 years&comma; we have supported platforms that promote self-expression&comma; social reflection and cultural exchange&period; Our investment in the Carnival Calabar &amp&semi; Festival demonstrates our commitment to preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage through First&commat;Arts&period;”<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><em><strong>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;As part of our sponsorship this year&comma; we are introducing the first-ever private 500-seater premium bleacher to further elevate the carnival experience&period; This exclusive seating is designed to provide exceptional comfort and an unforgettable viewing experience for attendees&comma;”<&sol;strong><&sol;em> Ijabiyi added&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The Chairman of the Cross River State Carnival Calabar Commission&comma; Gabe Onah&comma; also commented on FirstBank’s sponsorship&period; <em><strong>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;FirstBank’s involvement is a strong demonstration of private-sector support for culture and tourism&period; This partnership not only enhances the overall quality of the carnival but also strengthens its global appeal&comma;”<&sol;strong><&sol;em> he said&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The Carnival Calabar &amp&semi; Festival 2025 is officially marketed by Okhma Global Limited&comma; the appointed Official Marketer responsible for brand partnerships&comma; promotional engagements&comma; and ticket sales&period; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;punchng&period;com&sol;">Okhma Global Limited<&sol;a> has partnered with the Cross River State government in delivering Carnival Calabar &amp&semi; Festival for over ten years&comma; playing a key role in strengthening the carnival’s commercial growth and global visibility&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;