Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed 55 more Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants.
In a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, 8th July 2024, Otu appointed 21 Special Advisers, 15 Senior Special Assistants and 19 Special Assistants.
“All appointees are to report to the office of the Secretary to the State Government for documentation,” the statement said.
Special Advisers
1. Dr Bassey Ekpenyong – Special Adviser on Research and Strategy
2. Emmanuel Anor – Special Adviser on Rice Value Chain
3. Barr. Eni Okoi – Special Adviser on Ministry of Justice
4. Melody Lebi – Special Adviser on Blue Economy
5. Hon. Charles Ekpe – Special Adviser on Water Board
6. Blessing Egbara – Special Adviser on SDGs
7. Mr Albert Kusi – Special Adviser on Hospitality
8. Hon. Emmanuel Ishabor – Special Adviser on Agric Projects (North)
9. Hon. Sarah Amu – Special Adviser on Commerce
10. Hon. Angela Odey – Special Adviser on Rural Development
11. Mr Maurice Inok – Special Adviser on Inter-Governmental
12. Queen Eton Essien – Special Adviser on Programmes (First Lady)
13. Dr Ndep Tiku Ebam – Special Adviser on Climate Change
14. Evang. Alfred Odok – Special Adviser on Mobilisation (Central)
15. Comrade Bright Ewona – Special Adviser on Wealth Creation
16, Hon. Chris Aigbe – Special Adviser – Carnival Commission
17. Dr Ebong Edem – Special Adviser on Co-operative Societies
18. Ene Benjamin Effiom – Special Adviser on Marine Security
19. Hon. Goddie Archibong Akpama – Special Adviser on Intelligence
20. Dr Edem Okokon Effiom – Special Adviser on SAPZ
21. Hon. Essien Ita Eyo – Special Adviser on Urban Beautification & Development
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Senior Special Assistants
1. Alex Etim – Senior Special Assistant on Transport
2. John Smith – Senior Special Assistant on Protocol
3. Patrick Ita Etim – Senior Special Assistant on Infrastructure
4. Hon. Ekong Edet Oqua – Senior Special Assistant on Local Content
5. Elizabeth John Omali – Senior Special Assistant on Trade Development
6. Emillipa Ntuyan – Senior Special Assistant on Commerce
7. Eyong Victoria Amiokama – Senior Special Assistant on Establish Matters
8. Hon. Fidelix Edem Effa – Senior Special Assistant on Tree Crops
9. Fred Ntui – Senior Special Assistant on Transport Infrastructure
10. Ekanem Essien Eyibio – Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media
11. Magnus Ntui – Senior Special Assistant on Environment
12. Godwin Solomon – Senior Special Assistant on Religious Matters
13. Chief Udeme Effiong Okon – Senior Special Assistant on Host Communities
14. Chief Matthias Ake – Senior Special Assistant on Infrastructure (North)
15. Lawrence Ita Nya Etta – Senior Special Assistant on Sports
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Special Assistants
1. Ekpenyong Asuquo Ekpenyong – Special Assistant on Environment
2. Clement Asanye – Special Assistant on APC Support Groups
3. Mr Tony Adah – Special Assistant to First Lady
4. Hon. John Iteh – Special Assistant on Local Government Matters
5. Coco Bassey Esu – Special Assistant on Nursing
6. Maurice Eyo Etim – Special Assistant on Community Relations
7. Affiong Ani Oku Ita – Special Assistant on NEWMAP
8. Hon. Sarah David Ekpali – Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation (North)
9. Stephen Umo – Special Assistant on Security Matters
10. Agantem Pesca Odey – Special Assistant on Housing
11. Mr Mbang Bassey Mbang – Special Assistant on Commerce
12. Philips Philips Oyira – Special Assistant on Information
13. Edidi Okem – Special Assistant on Assembly Liaison
14, Victor Eje Oluohu – Special Assistant on Mobilisation
15. Solomon Okure – Special Assistant on Government House
16. Grace Effiom Effanga – Special Assistant on Government House
17. Hon. Patrick Etim Archibong (Marror) – Special Assistant on Planning
18. Bill Francis Bill – Special Assistant on Community Communications
19. Florence Archibong Sam – Special Assistant on Governor’s Office
Another statement by Gill said documentation for Special Advisers will hold on Wednesday 10th July 2024, while documentation for Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants will hold on Thursday and Friday 11th & 12th July 2024.
“The schedule is simply for the purpose of orderliness and ease of handling for the desk staff,” the statement added.
