Onah, who disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar, said the employment was a significant contribution to the creative industry.
He said the commission inherited 5,000 direct employment within the creative industry space, but could now boast of over 40,000 through the carnival.
According to him, these employment opportunities encompass various roles within the carnival, such as make-up artists, artisans, and others involved in organising and running the event.
