As the countdown begins for the 2024 edition of the Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta, critical arrangements have been made for the smooth run of the competition.

The organizers, Graftons Entertainment recently met with representatives of the participating Chieftaincy Houses and took decisions on crucial aspects of the 2024 competition.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Graftons Entertainment, Tonye Ibiama, discussions at the meeting centered on safety protocols, evaluation criteria, and rules for the competition.

He further informed that this year’s event promises thrilling displays of speed, synchronization, beautification, and traditional renditions.

To ensure a smooth showcase, the organizers have assigned dedicated sea lanes for each performance.

Lane allocations and set groupings were decided through a transparent randomized selection process.

The allocations are as follows:

Set 1

* Banigo Chieftaincy House Gigi — Lane 1

* Allaputa Chieftaincy House Gigi — Lane 2

* Fubara Manilla Pepple Chieftaincy House Gigi — Lane 3

* Jack Manilla Pepple Chieftaincy House Gigi — Lane 4

Set 2

* Benstowe Chieftaincy House — Lane 1

* Nwaoju Allison Chieftaincy House — Lane 2

* LongJohn Chieftaincy House — Lane 3

* Christy-Wilcox Chieftaincy House — Lane 4

Set 3

* Green Chieftaincy House — Lane 1

* Wilcox Chieftaincy House — Lane 2

* Dan-Jumbo Chieftaincy House — Lane 3

With these plans in place, the Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta team aims to deliver a well-organized and safe competition that highlights the rich cultural heritage of the kingdom.