Grateful' Ukam, Assures Of Quality Service Delivery Upon Inauguration As NPC Commissioner

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By Ebi COLLINS 

The Federal Commissioner representating Cross River State in the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Alex Ukam has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for his nomination and subsequent inauguration into the Board of NPC, pledging to work assiduously in delivering quality service to the nation.

Rt. Hon. Ukam who made this known during a telephone interview with The Beagle News correspondent, Thursday, after his inauguration by President Bola Tinubu during the Federal Executive Council Meeting (FEC) held at Aso Rock Villa, pointed out that Mr. President's kind gesture of appointing him a Federal Commissioner will be reciprocated through his hard work, unalloyed commitment and dedication to the service of the nation.

The former Federal Lawmaker also appreciated His Excellency the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu for finding him worthy of the role and pledged his continuous support and collaboration with the 'People First' mantra for good governance to the citizens of Cross River State. 

"I thank God Almighty for making this day a reality. I equally want to use this medium to extend my unreserved gratitude to Mr. President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu for considering me to represent our dear State and serve this great nation in the capacity of a Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission. I am believing God for the grace, health and enablement to meet the expectations of Cross Riverians and Nigerians at large," remarked.

Ukam promised to bring his wealth of experience to bare in his unflinching resolve to reposition the NPC for optimal service delivery in the State, adding that the people will feel the impact of NPC in Cross River State under his watch. "In the next couple of days, we will rejig and rejuvenate the activities of NPC in the State in order to meet her mandate and in line with the renewed hope agenda and vision of Mr. President," he reaffirmed.

Rt. Hon. Alex further enjoined Cross Riverians to join hands with him to reposition NPC in the State, while assuring of an open door policy and public contributions that can bring about quality service delivery to the people.

Recall that Bishop Alex Ukam was among the eighteen (18) Federal Commissioners for the National Population Commission nominated by President Bola Tinubu on November 8, 2023 and subsequently confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on February 21, 2024 for a renewable tenure of five (5) years.