Reporters who toured the exhibition stands mounted at the beach, gathered that the level of patronage was higher when compared to that of previous years.
An exhibitor, Mrs Alice Titus, said that the picnickers’ turnout at the carnival was quite impressive, adding that she consequently recorded bumper sales.
``I have made about N30, 000 today and you can see that I am still selling; this is an indication that this year will be good for us here,’’ she said:
Besides, Mr Adam Sanni, a ``suya’’ seller, said: `` I make between N10,000 and N15,000 daily; this is far better than my earnings in previous year.
``I paid about N10, 000 to the carnival’s organisers for the space I am occupying but I am sure I am going to make a huge profit because of the large number of fun seekers who turn out for the event.’’
Reports say that some picnickers, who were riding horses, taking photographs and watching sea waves, also expressed satisfaction about the organisation of the carnival.
Mrs Olajumoke Adeola, a banker, who noted that this year's celebration witnessed a massive turnout of fun seekers, stressed that the event was well-organised, while adequate security arrangements were put in place.
Mr Bitrus Simpson, photographer, also lauded the high turnout at the beach, adding that this would ensure greater patronage for all businesses therein.
``During last year's Christmas, I grossed about N70, 000; this year, I have made over N120, 000 and I still hope to make more.
``In fact, during previous festivals, we snapped pictures at the rate of N120 per copy but today, a copy goes for N200.''
Mrs Doris Chukwu, a media relations manager, also noted that the turnout at the carnival was quite massive.
She said that she and her children had taken horse rides, walked round the seashore and enjoyed the soothing sea breeze.
``The turnout is high and encouraging but government needs to do more in safeguarding the lives of fun seekers,’’ Chukwu said.
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