The task of planning and Mobilization are very herculean task considering that one is dealing with people of different backgrounds and demographics. However, Comrade Joe Agbor the Convener of Fusion196,a front line socio political organization committed to good governance; revolving around issues that shape local,national and global conversations on good governance, gender equality and mainstreaming. Fusion as conceived by the 38 year old Comrade Agbor is hinged on social Justice,youth participation in politics ,citizens rights and obligations.
Fusion 196 is powered by the grassroots pillars across 196 political wards in the state and was conceived out of genuine concern for good leadership.The organization has grown both in content,outlook and out reach before,during and after the 2023 general elections.
Fusion196 remains one of the loudest voices at the vanguard for birthing of the peoples first mantra in the state via its laudable programs/projects, campaigns and advocacy.
All of these can not be achieved without a crack team composed of virile brains as envisioned by Comr Joe Agbor who is a social change agent,a youth advocate,a philosopher,author ,public affairs commentator and a promoter of social justice and an egalitarian society.
He possesses an undying commitment to service endeared him into politics as a student leader who served at different levels and in different capacities. Notable among his many leadership traits were honed in the following offices;
1). President National Association of Oban Student\’s(NAOS) 2007-08. Comrade Joe Agbor served creditably well as the NAOS president and his legacies remain indelible. He gave a voice to the student body and made it a body to be reckoned with in student unionism,hence heralding a new consciousness. He ensured the student\’s of Oban got financial assistance from both the community and her illustrious sons,also encouraging community service amongst other remarkable milestones.
2). Secretary General,National Association of Akamkpa Students,Unical Chapter(NAAS UCC).
In 2005 Comr Joe Agbor in a keenly contested elections won other opponents to emerge the Sec Gen of NAAS UCC in the Comrade Achiknfone Anobeja led exco where he distinguished himself in service.
3). SOLAD,National Association of Philosophy Students. In 2008 Comr Joe Agbor was appointed the sole administrator of the philosophy department in the faculty of Arts to midwife a transition for a new Departmental student leadership.
True to his character and element within the period he ensured that a new student body came on board via confidence building in the process and encouragement of students participation.
During this short time in office as the SOLAD, Comr Joe Agbor made sure students in the Dept were effectively mobilised for the NYSC against the backlog of students awaiting NYSC in the Dept.
Comr Joe Agbor has served in the following offices.
*Chief of Protocol(2008-2011)
*Dep Chief of Staff Office.
*Governors office,Calabar.
*Chief of Protocol (2011-2015)
*Office of the state Party chairman of PDP.
*Chief of Protocol..(2015-2019)
*Speakers Office, CRSHA Calabar.
*Special Assistant,City transportation (2021-2023)
*Cross River state government.
*Education
*St, Michael\’s Prim School,Oban.(FSLC)
*Immaculate Conception Seminary, *Mfamosing.(SSCE)
*University of Calabar, Calabar.
*B.A Philosophy.
Awards
*The NYSC Kwara State government\’s awards of Honour for a meritorious service year after the publication of his book \”Living the Dream,Kaiama Transformation\’
Comr Joe Agbor is unassuming,refined and polished,he has great team spirit,progressive and proactive with a vision for a better society and determined to work with other like minded individuals to reposition the Fusion 196 brand post election\’s.
He remains unarguably one of the strongest and leading voices for the back to south advocacy even while it seemed gloomy and unachievable.
His articles and write ups in the build up to the elections in support of power rotation and the marketing of the Governor Otu\’s brand remains reference documents at enthroning fairness and equity in our political environment.
Joe has contributed immensely to the political successes of many political players.His capacity to manage,harness and aggregate human interest,concerns and aspirations is epochal.
He refers to his advocacy for the emergence of HE Sen Otu as \”A mad advocacy\” an adjective he uses to describe how deeply he was committed to the project.
Its true to say Joe was a point of convergence for the old and the young towards the realisation of the peoples first mantra .He is focused,resilient and courageous believing strongly in the Cross River State Renaissance with Governor Otu.
Comr Joe Agbor is indeed an emerging leader for the future,humane and appealing,living a simple life,committed to philanthropy and mentorship.
Chronicled Fusion 196 Media.
