Gov Otu promises massive development for neglected Obubra after John Okpa’s death 

Gov Otu promises massive development for neglected Obubra after John Okpa’s death 

 

 

The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has assured the people of Obubra that deliberate steps will be taken by his administration to put back Obubra on the development lane. While sympathizing with the people over the death of Late Chief John Okpa and the consequent neglect of the people of Obubra by previous administrations,

 

 

The governor reassured the leadership of Obubra APC led by Chief Mark Nomba Ayo that his administration would leave no effort to bring back Obubra into the social, economic, and political orbit of the State. He admonished leadership to remain selfless and in sacrifice to serve their people.

 

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The governor further stressed the importance of leaders to always serve the interest of their people by presenting issues that affect the social and economic aspects of the people for government attention.

 

 

He assured that his People First Mantra would not elude the Obubra. The delegation was greeted with excitement when the governor reiterated his plans to establish The College of Agriculture and Forestry, which will serve as a beacon of hope for Obubra. He further assured that the college will enter the world map of afforestation and agricultural development.

 

 

Earlier, the Leader, Chief Mark Nomba Ayo in his opening presentation eulogized the Governor for the deliberate good choices of Obubra Sons and daughter he has appointed into his Cabinet and other boards as well as the establishment of the Statte College of Agriculture and Forestry at Ovonum in Obubra Local Government Area.

 

 

Also speaking earlier, Dr Elucale Ekom had decried the seeming political control and deliberate imposition of weak choices of people into high elective offices in OBUBRA by political leaders from Sister Local Government Areas as a way to perpetuate their control over Obubra as an underdog. Dr. Elucate appealed to the governor to stem the tide of such dominance, which has kept Obubra down from development.

 

 

Also, Speaking, Dr Kyrian Mfam, former Chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, praised His Excellency for the speedy work of reconstruction, which the state has witnessed within just a few months in Office.

 

Dr Fidelis Obo and Bishop Castro Adoga Ezama thanked the Governor for his wonderful candour and political will to carry Obubra along in his development agenda for the state while assuring him of the preparedness of Obubra people to give their utmost solidarity and support to the new Administration as ever.