High Chief Higgins, Senator Ngaji others laud Governor Otu for his choice of High Chief Henry Onwe as RAAMP Project Coordinator

 

High Chief Higgins, Senator Ngaji others laud  Governor Otu for his choice  of High Chief Henry Onwe as  RAAMP Project Coordinator

High Chief Higgins Peter, Senator Greg Ngaji and other major political stakeholders and youths  in Northern Cross River have applauded Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Governor of the  state for  the appointment of High Chief Henry Onwe as the Project Coordinator  for  Rural Access and  Agricultural Marketing Programme of the state.

In separate comments, the stakeholders and youths expressed their confidence in the capacity and integrity of High  Chief Henry Onwe to deliver on the onerous responsibility.

High Chief Higgins , the Political Leader of Northern Cross River expressed his immense thanks to His Excellency, Governor Otu for the appointment stating that

"We thank the governor for finding Chief Onwe worthy of that appointment. We in the the north do not take such kind gesture by the governor for granted. Henry is one of the  brightest young men we have in northern Cross River and would bring his experience garnered over the years  as a consultant to bear on the position and we find that quite useful. 

"Our rural communities would benefit immensely from his experience as a grassroots person"

Senator Greg Ngaji, who represented the Northern Senatorial district in the upper Chamber of the national assembly for eight years, said High Chief Henry Onwe is "someone I have been working with closely for over twenty years. He will bring tremendous value to that office. He is very hardworking and has integrity which a lot of people do not have . I thank the governor for choosing him for that important position" 

Chief Joseph Ijoko, an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain expressed gratitude to the governor for the appointment which he  said is auspicious and. veritable. "This appointment provides an opportunity for partnership for rural roads to be worked on and I hope Chief Onwe will use that to work on the debilitated North  Ukelle road"

He said the appointment which is the second in Ukelle is strategic and we'll deserved and  appealed to His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu  to make more of such appointments in Ukelle to give them a sense of belonging like their counterparts in other constituencies.

Mr David Ishie, a media guru and retired top civil servant said the appointment is well deserved particularly coming at a time the rural areas in the state need serious attention. "I know him as a grassroots man and with the passion he has shown in growing his personal business from ground zero to an enviable height, the rural areas would soon  receive his medias touch" 

Dr Stephen E. Ekwok, a lecturer in the University of Calabar while congratulating High Chief Onwe for the appointment which he stressed is a product of  his remarkable achievement and a testament to his unwavering dedication and commitment to the betterment of the  state said the governor deserves accolade for his choice of Onwe for the position.

"Your illustrious career as a prominent businessman, renowned farmer, seasoned politician, and benevolent philanthropist has not only earned you the respect and admiration of countless individuals but has also left an indelible mark on our region's progress and prosperity" He wrote in the congratulatory letter.

Dr Ekwok further stated that the appointment  is a testament to the  expertise, vision, and unwavering commitment to rural development.

" We have full confidence that under your guidance, the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project will flourish and empower our rural communities, fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector"

He assured the governor that the capacity of High Chief Henry Onwe to deliver on this mandate is not in doubt.

"High Chief Henry Onwe's  accomplishments serve as an inspiration to us as youths and we are certain that his  dedication to public service will continue to yield positive results for the people of Cross River State. We look forward to witnessing the remarkable impact his leadership will bring to our beloved state"