OGOJA, Cross River State — The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Mary Illah Otoro, on Monday warmly received members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Holy Trinity Parish, Ogboja, during a courtesy visit to her office following her recent appointment. The visit, which was marked by prayers, thanksgiving, and words of encouragement, underscored the strong relationship between faith-based organizations and leadership in promoting community development within Ogoja Local Government Area. The delegation was led by Mrs. Agnes Osang, President of Holy Trinity Central Station, alongside notable members including Mrs. Veronica Abashi, Mrs. Lucy Asue, Mrs. Lucy Eweh, Madam Philomena Nku, Mrs. Cecilia Aruku, Mrs. Blessing Ekunke, Mrs. Mercy Audu, and Mrs. Janet Sunny Ntol. During the visit, the women offered prayers for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the Vice Chairman as she begins her new responsibility in public service. Responding, Hon. Otoro e...
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has expressed appreciation to the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ogoja Local Government Area for their steadfast support of the Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu led-administration. Deputy Governor Odey made these remarks while hosting the Ogoja Progressive Stakeholders at his temporary office in the Government House, Calabar, on Monday. During the meeting, Odey praised Governor Bassey Edet Otu's leadership and called on the party stakeholders to maintain peace during the forthcoming local government elections on November 2, 2024, emphasizing the need for peaceful and rancour-free elections to sustain the current tranquility being enjoyed in the state. Odey also highlighted Governor Otu’s significant achievements within a short time in office, particularly in infrastructure development, which has led to a significant improvement in the state's socioeconomic status. He called for continued s...