His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu says, he will partner with Peace Corps of Nigeria on areas necessary in the State.
The Governor said this when the State Commandant of the Corps, Patriot (Dr.) Okweche, Dominic Odey pay him a courtesy visit to Congratulate him on his inauguration as the 16th Governor of the State.
The Governor expressed happiness in meeting with the Commandant and his entourage again. He said the extent the Peace Corps Officers have gone in discharging their duties in the State is a good reason to encourage them.
Speaking, Commandant Okweche thanked the Governor for the audience granted him and his Men. He told the Governor that the people of the State voted for him overwhelmingly because of what he represents. "Sir, you have done so well for your people. The impacts of your leadership dexterity and sagacity were displayed in your previous offices as lives were touched positively which is still fresh in the minds of many".
The Commandant assured the Governor of the Peace Corps' readiness to support the Government in all aspects.
Highlights of the visit was the presentation of a Congratulatory card to His Excellency by the Peace Corps.
BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution
In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended their
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