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...
Cross River State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Patrick Egbede, Attends the Funeral of Late Mrs. Brigid Egede
The Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Cross River State, Hon. Paddy Egbede, on Saturday, attended the funeral of Late Mrs. Brigid Egede, who passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. The solemn event took place in Nwang Ogoja, where family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to pay their last respects. Late Mrs. Brigid Egede was the beloved mother of Barr. Leonard Egede, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government Affairs and currently the Legal Adviser of Ogoja Local Government Area. Hon. Egbede, a close associate and bosom friend of Barr. Egede, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, describing the late matriarch as a woman of virtue who raised a distinguished son dedicated to public service. The funeral was graced by top government functionaries, including the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Peter Odey; the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs; and the Member represent...