Marina Resort is a recreational and historical destination in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria.[1] It was built on May 26, 2007, by former governor Donald Duke, to promote tourism in the state.[2][3] The resort features a variety of attractions, such as a slave history museum, a cinema, a restaurant, a bar, and a waterfront area.[4]
History
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Marina Resort was inaugurated on May 26, 2007, by former governor Donald Duke, as part of his vision to transform Calabar into a tourist hub. The resort was built on the site of a former slave port, where thousands of Africans were shipped across the Atlantic Ocean during the transatlantic slave trade.[5][6][7] The resort aims to preserve the memory of the slave trade and its impact on the region, as well as to provide a relaxing and entertaining place for visitors.[8]
Boat accident and temporary closure
editOn June 24, 2023, a tragic boat accident occurred at Marina Resort, involving 14 medical students who had boarded a cruise boat.[9][10] The boat capsized resulting in the death of three students and the rescue of 11 others.[11][12] The governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, ordered an immediate suspension of all cruise boat operations and other activities at the resort.[13][14]
Reopening
editOn September 6, 2023, Marina Resort reopened to the public after being closed for over two months due to a boat accident that claimed the lives of three medical students.[15][16]
See also
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edit- ^ Admin (2014-04-25). "The Calabar Marina Resort, Beauty By The River!". calitown. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Negroidhaven (2018-09-19). "Open Letter to His Excellency Donald Duke: those who live in Glass House… | Negroid Haven". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Nwabufo, Dominica Ijeoma (2023-10-02). "Governor Reopens Cross River State Marina Resort". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ oyibougbo (2021-08-21). "Trip to Marina Resort Calabar". Ou Travel and Tour. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Agency Report (April 9, 2022). "Calabar Slave history museum in deplorable condition – Curator". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ MCPHILIPS, NWACHUKWU (March 18, 2012). "Slavery in Calabar: A Psychic Journey …". vanguardngr.com.
- ^ "3 Historical Slavery Museums Every Nigerian Should Visit". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Visit to Marina Resort, Calabar | The Slave History Museum *I was scared* 😱 | Seraphic Divine, retrieved 2023-12-05
- ^ "Boat mishap: Medical students blame Calabar resort management - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Team, Plu (2023-06-26). "Marina Resort Calabar: How Nigeria's second deadly boat accident in weeks happened". Pluboard. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "3 medical students feared dead in Calabar boat mishap - Ships & Ports". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Imukudo, Saviour (2023-06-25). "Three medical students missing, 11 rescued as boat capsizes in Cross River". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Ogbeche, Chizoba (2023-06-27). "Boat crash: Otu suspends cruise operations at Marina Resort". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency Of (2023-06-26). "Gov Otu orders indefinite suspension of activities in Marina Resort due to boat mishap". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Ephraim, Joseph (2023-10-03). "Cross River govt rebrands Marina Resort, resumes cinema". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2023-10-02). "Cross River: Life returns to Marina Resort after three-month shutdown". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
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