By Itam Offor
As the State marks the second anniversary of the present administration , the Cross River State House of Assembly Member representing Yala 1 State Constituency, Hon Odey Brian Wonah has applauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his developmental strides in all sectors of the State.
Odey, while speaking with journalists in Calabar recently, praised Governor Otu for the achievements recorded so far since the inception of his administration in the State. He emphasized that the Governor’s transformational leadership has brought development to all sectors of the State.
“Our amiable Governor has greatly transformed the State’s Infrastructure, revived the agricultural and the educational sectors, improved security as well as healthcare. Odey stated.
“Cross River State, which was once famous for peace and cleanliness, had unfortunately experienced a period of serious infrastructural decay as well as insecurity until the inauguration of present administration which has brought positive changes in all sectors. In the area of security, peace has returned to the State. We can now sleep with our eyes closed.” Odey stated.
“For the tourism sector, he has achieved a lot. The Carnival Calabar is now bigger and more robust with the introduction of other innovations like the junior Carnival, Night of Kings and Queens, the Ikom Carnival and the Ogoja Carnival.
Infact, the recent unveiling of the 2025 Carnival Theme; “Traces of Time” has positively projected the State the outside world. l commend our Governor for that initiative “.
The Yala Lawmaker who is the 10th Assembly’s Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, further hailed the Governor for spreading appointments evenly across the three Senatorial districts of the State.
” I also commend our Governor for ensuring that appointments are evenly spread across the State. Anytime he sends nominees for our confirmation, you see that they are selected from the three Senatorial districts. That is highly commendableas it gives everybody a sense of belonging.
On the recent widespread endorsement of the Governor for 2027, the Lawmaker expressed excitement describing it as ” a step in the right direction”. He added that the Governor’s ‘People First’ agenda has endeared him to Cross Riverians hence the demand for him to continue his good work in 2027.
Odey stressed the need for Cross Riverians to support Governor Otu’s administration for further positive transformation of the State.
” Let us encourage our Governor as he continues to take our dear state to greater heights.”
The Yala Lawmaker further gave an assurance of continued impactful representation to his constituency. He expressed satisfaction with the successes so far recorded by the 10th Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem
