Gov. Otu Emphasizes the Standard of Leadership Expected in Local Government Councils
…as APC Designates Candidates through Consensus’s
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has urged the selected candidates of his political party, the All Progressive Congress, for the forthcoming local government council elections in the state to grasp the vision and commitment of the State government towards advancement and effective governance.
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During a comprehensive state caucus meeting of his party on Monday evening, where decisions were unanimously reached regarding the candidates of the APC for the 18 chairmanships of local government councils and the 196 councillor positions, the Governor unveiled the leadership qualities expected to be exhibited at the local government councils in the state as elected officials step into leadership roles following the council elections scheduled for November 2nd, 2024.
Gov. Otu emphasized the significance of development-mindedness, compassion for humanity, and inclusivity in the governance of the local government councils.
He underscored the necessity for the elected officials to prioritize the welfare and development of their constituents above personal interests.
He revealed that during his tenure as Governor for over a year, the local government allocations have remained untouched because he believed that the state required the substantial funds to invest in a legacy project that holds immense benefits for the people.
He elucidated that one of these legacy projects is the recent investment made by the state in acquiring four new aircraft to enhance flight operations for Calabar routes that have experienced frequent flight cancellations.
He further elucidated the investment in the airline operations currently operating as Cally aircraft under a lease agreement with Aero contractors airlines.
In his remarks, the Governor also noted that, all the 18 local government councils hold equity shares in the new airline operations the state has invested in. The share certificates will be presented to each elected council chairman, and an expert management team led by a managing director with extensive experience in airline operations has already been secured. The management team will ensure efficiency in the airline operations and will provide regular updates to the shareholders, including the state and the local government councils.
He also addressed his concerns regarding the high costs of food items and transportation within the state.
He announced that the state government is introducing technology to convert all the petrol engines of commercial motorcycles and tricycles to electric power engines.
Additionally, electric-powered commercial buses will be introduced to reduce transportation costs within the state.
He assured that the state government is overseeing numerous initiatives and projects aimed at restoring the state’s prominence in terms of infrastructure, electricity supply, healthcare, agriculture, among others.
Furthermore, Gov. Otu emphasized the importance for the flag bearers to uphold ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in their roles as leaders of the local government councils.
He encouraged them to set a positive example, promote community involvement, and foster unity among diverse groups within their respective jurisdictions.
The following persons emerged as Chairmanship flag bearers across the 18 local government councils in the state:
EGBALA BASSEY (Abi LGA),
YIBALA IGIRI INYANG (Yakurr LGA),
MR.ARIKPO (Obubra LGA),
MRS.BEATRICE NYIAM (Boki LGA), HON.HENRY NJAR ANOM (Etung LGA), PASTOR MRS. MERCY FELIX NSOR (Ikom LGA), FELIX AKPOSI (Akamkpa LGA), EFFIOM BASSEY EFFIONG (Akpabuyo LGA), MR.EFFIONG BASSEY OKON (Bakassi LGA), EDODI EDODI EYONG (Biase LGA), PASTOR JAMES ANAM (Calabar Municipality), CHIEF PATRICK ARCHIBONG (Calabar South LGA), CHIEF ETIM ASIDO (Odukpani LGA), CHRISTOPHER AGBEH (Ogoja LGA), HON.DR. FRED OKEM (Yala LGA), MRS. THERESA USHIE (Bakwarra LGA), UDIANDEYE PETER AKONGFE (Obudu LGA), and AYANG SUNNY EBEBE (Obanliku LGA).
Signed:
*Nsa Gill*
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
15/10/2024
