Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has inaugurated the state diaspora commission aimed at engaging the state indigenes abroad in state policies and development programmes.
Speaking during the inauguration in Calabar, Gov. Otu emphasised the critical role the commission will play across the global diaspora community.
“I welcome and congratulate you all. You have an important job to do: manage our people in the diaspora and build the image of Cross River on a global scale.
“The task is crucial, and I encourage you to give it your best shot. We expect you to start work immediately and build on the foundation we have laid,” the governor said.
The commission is also expected to serve as a bridge between the state government and citizens of the state in the diaspora, fostering investment and cultural exchanges, as well as strategic partnerships that contribute to the state’s development.
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the state planning commission, Bong Duke, expressed satisfaction with the successful inauguration.
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“I feel fulfilled today. We’ve worked hard to bring this vision to life, and I’m confident that this team will deliver,” he said.
In his response, the Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Mr. Otu Okor, described the appointment as an honorable call to serve.
“We are grateful to His Excellency for giving us this platform to contribute our quota to the growth of our beloved state.
“We are already in talks with diaspora partners to attract investments to Cross River. We will not fail,” Okor pledged.
The newly inaugurated members of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission are Otu Okor (chairman), Elizabeth Greene (secretary), Mr. Eyobong Ita, Mr. Douglas Agba, Mrs. Maggie Inde, Mrs. Emily Madueke, Mrs. Anita Pascal, Mrs. Barbara Eta, and Ignatius Oli.
The commission’s mandate includes fostering unity among Cross Riverians abroad, facilitating developmental initiatives, and serving as a strategic arm for foreign relations and investments.
