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Cross River Monarchs Laud Ayade on Developmental Initiatives

senator-ayadeThe Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council Friday voiced it support for Governor Ben Ayade in his determination to develop the state.

Specifically, it charged all Cross Riverians to give peace a chance so as to allow the governor focus on developing the state.

Making its position known during a solidarity visit at the executive council chamber of the Governor’s office, Calabar, Chairman of the state council of traditional rulers, Dr Etim Okom-Edet also charged politicians to stop playing politics with development.

Speaking on the occassion, Dr Etim Okon- Edet, who is also the traditional ruler of Bakassi Local Government Area, said: “We are here on solidarity visit on our dear governor. We are aware of his determined effort to develop Cross River State. We endorse him and support him totally.”

Encouraging the governor not to be distracted by the antics of people who by their actions are trying to distract him, the monarch said: “God determines the affairs of men. He also rules in the affairs of men

It is not within man to do so. Your Excellency, we have been praying for you. We are with you and will continue to be with you. Whatever is going on will pass.”

Continuing, Edet urged: “We call on Cross Riverians to allow peace a chance. We also call all Cross Riverians to support this government in its effort to develop the state. All your efforts shall never be in vain and people should stop playing politics with development.”

The Bakassi monarch who recalled the various efforts of Governor Ayade to address the plights of the displaced people of Bakassi, said: “Since you assumed office as governor, you have been fighting hard to significantly change the cause of the Bakassi people.

On a number of times you have taken personal visits to feel the pains, their sufferings and their near statelessness in a country that ceded their land without consultation. You have demonstrated leadership in effort to give them a sense of belonging.”

In his response, Governor Ayade who said it was time for the people of Cross River to reassess  their destiny, added: “I came to government with a clear focus to deliver on all my electoral promises and develop the state,” Noting also that “my decision to expand government was deliberate to give more people access to livelihood.”

According to him, “The large political appointees was deliberate to spread our wealth to more Cross Riverians. The prompt payment of salaries is a cardinal focus of my government. My focus of governance is the people.”

Explaining some measures that have been taken by his government to improve the lives of Cross Riverians, Governor Ayade disclosed that the recent biometric by the state has saved the government over N300 million. He said the signature projects of his administration, the 260km superhighway and the Bakassi deep seaport are long term projects to industrialise the state and decouple it from its dependence on federal allocation.

According to him, “When all these become fully functional, it will provide jobs for many Cross Riverians.”
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1 Comment for “Cross River Monarchs Laud Ayade on Developmental Initiatives”

  1. 'Wale J OLUBA

    Dear Prof ,

    Greetings and trust you are well , sir , your excellency ! Congrats on all the great development strides you are making in Cross Rivers , wish I was from that state or are able to change from Ekiti to Cross River . Is it possible self ? Lol

    By the way , we ( self and Messrs Oliver Rossi , Charles Tchoreret and Harimman Oyofo , all ex shell ) are looking for an opportunity to meet you . I have sent this mails now the fifth time but each time no response . We hope this time we will get a response . We just don’t want to set out from Netherlands , Lagos to meet with you , without having an appointment first and perhaps even share with you our proposal in the Sustainable ” Waste to Energy ” space ( using the Dutch / Singaporean model ) . This project promises to be an exciting one and I couldn’t think of someone to discuss ( possibly partner it with ) than yourself .

    We look forward to a response , your Excellency , Prof sir .
    With best regards ,
    ‘Wale ( your neighbor at Christal Palace Estate , Warri )

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