Former Assembly Aspirant Commends Gov Otu’s Chief of Protocol for Exemplary Leadership

By Our Reporter 

A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former aspirant for the Boki II Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, Mr. Victor Agbor, has praised Governor Bassey Otu’s Chief of Protocol, Hon. Sylvester Abang, for his pragmatic and inclusive leadership, particularly in Boki Local Government Area.

Speaking on behalf of his protégé, Patrick Binang Odu, a beneficiary of the Governor’s youth empowerment program, Agbor highlighted how SCOP’s leadership created opportunities for young Cross Riverians of Boki extraction. “Without the SCOP, I would not have been able to nominate him [Patrick]. He gave me the chance, and I am grateful for that opportunity. The beneficiary is already effectively utilizing the funding, and I am closely supervising his progress,” Agbor said.

The former assembly aspirant also reserved special praise for Governor Otu, describing his people-centered policies and effective governance as transformative for the state. According to Agbor, these initiatives and the broader ‘People First’ agenda are repositioning Cross River as a leading destination for business, tourism, and leisure in Nigeria.

Governor Otu had, over a month ago, disbursed N800 million in empowerment funds to young Cross Riverians, with individual grants of N2 million aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance. Agbor expressed appreciation for the Governor’s broad-based approach, noting that SCOP’s oversight ensured that the support reached deserving beneficiaries and served the overall interest of society.

“This kind of leadership is what young people need,” Agbor added, emphasizing that strategic support and mentorship are key to unlocking the potential of Cross River’s youth.