The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperative Societies Coordination, Cross River State, led by Dr. Edem Ebong, has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Cooperative Technical Committee.
In his remarks, Dr. Ebong expressed delight at the presence of key stakeholders from institutions such as the Ministry of Social Welfare, CRS Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRSMEDA), Ministry of Social Commerce, and others who graced the event.
He also responded to suggestions from the Local Government Service Commission, which has been urging him to strengthen cooperative relations across local governments. He emphasized the need for ward-to-ward cooperation, involving groups across the state, noting that such collaborations would further the vision of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, who has the interests of all Cross Riverians—both indigenes and non-indigenes—at heart.
The Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, Her Grace, Archbishop Prof. Margaret Ene-Ita, encouraged the newly inaugurated members to serve with commitment and growth-mindedness. She applauded the governor’s support and the initiative aimed at strengthening cooperative societies in the state.
A total of eighteen (18) members were officially sworn into the committee
Dr. Edem Ebong congratulated the members, urging them to remain steadfast, and prayed for God’s manifold blessings and strength to guide them in their duties.
In attendance are state officials from different ministries such as
– Pst. Dr. Mrs. Edema Iron, Commissioner for Women Development, represented by *Dr. Agbor Usin*
– Dr. Mrs. Abigail Duke, Commissioner for Commerce, represented by Mrs. Joyce Eko
– Great Ogban, DG MEDA, represented by Mrs. Nissi Ibiang
– Honorable Darlington Eyo, Chairman Local Government Service Commission, represented by Dr. Mrs. Carol Edem
– Mrs. Philomena Nyiam, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Welfare
– Dr. Helen Eghobo, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, represented by Mr. Eze Darlington
– Comr. Bright Ewona, Special Adviser on Wealth Creation
