The Leader of the Brazilian Carnival Band, Mr Thobias Da Vai-Vai, said recently in Calabar that the Brazilian Government would soon build a Samba Dance School in Calabar to market Brazil’s culture internationally.

He disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at the ongoing Carnival Calabar Festival 2012.

Vai-Vai said that the dancing school would be for youths to make them grow up with the dancing style.

He said that Nigeria and Brazil had similar culture that needed to be show-cased.

“The dancing school will be built in other to exchange cultures that both countries have in common and to promote a friendly atmosphere, ’’he said.

He urged the federal government to improve infrastructure and to support foreign investors by creating good and safe environment.

“Government should make a firm policy that would give room for investors to explore the industry.

“Government should reduce charges, taxes and levies to encourage more investors into Nigeria,’’ he said.

He said that samba dance was reputed to be a world-class dancing style and that the costumes could be used to promote both nations’ cultures.

Meanwhile, the Cross River Government, has spent over N1.5 billion on the going carnival in Calabar.

The Chairman of the Cross River State Carnival Commission, Mr Gabe Onah, told newsmen in Calabar that the money was spent on facilities and logistics for the event.

The chairman said the amount went up because participation of local and foreign visitors had risen, compared to previous years.

He said that facilities provided at the carnival include pavilions for exhibitors, costumes and mobile toilets.

“There is adequate security in the state to erode the negative impression the foreigners have over the insecurity challenges in the country,” he said.

Onah said that part of the money was given to about 30,000 indigenes at the carnival, foreign artists and some other participants.

He expressed the commission’s appreciation to core sponsors of the carnival for making the event a success.