C’River Elders Laud Ayade on Best Governor Award

The Cross River State Elders Forum and some prominent indigenes of the state, including Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, have reacted with excitement to the nomination of the state governor, Professor Ben Ayade as Governor of the Year by Vanguard Newspaper.

They said the governor was most deserving of the award which will be conferred on him on Saturday.

Chairman of the elders forum, Col.Pam Ogar (Rtd) said the award was a fitting recognition of the hard work and unsurpassable achievements recorded by the governor.

According to him, “The governor’s achievements in the last 22 months as governor of Cross River State are unmatched.

“Receiving a governor of the year award from a reputable newspaper like vanguard has again shown that what he is doing in this part of the country is being seen and appreciated by all.”

While urging the governor to see the award as an impetus to do much more to advance the lot of the people, he offered prayers for the governor.

“As the umbrella of body elders from Cross River, we can only pray for the governor and urge him to do more for the people of the State.

“We wish him greater achievement for the state and greater opportunity for the people of Cross River. Our prayer is for him to continue to make the dream of the founding fathers of the state come true while praying for his good health.We will continue to support him. “

On her part, Ita-Giwa views the award as “a clear indication of the governor’s faithfulness and commitment to better the lot of Cross Riverians. Ayade has shown he is ready to make the state a better place. So l am not surprised with the award and recognition for all his achievements.

She said the state under Ayade’s watch was “fast becoming an industrial hub, our people have enjoyed massive employment from the governor in his demonstration to ensure all Cross Riverians have opportunity to feed themselves . This award is obviously an award for all Cross Riverians.”

Describing the governor as a man of the people, the former Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters to President Olusegun Obasanjo said: “You are aware he recently celebrated his birthday with my people, the poor people of Bakassi, where he is constructing 5000 units of housing units for the internally displaced persons.