Former Governor Liyel Imoke
By Anietie Akpan
Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu has conveyed felicitations to erstwhile governor, Senator Liyel Imoke on the occasion of his 63rd birth anniversary.
Expressing his warm wishes in a message to the sexagenarian elder statesman, Governor Otu wrote, “It’s my pleasure, on behalf of my family and our good people of Cross River State, to join many other friends and relatives of yours to wish you a happy Birthday.
“May your special day be filled with joy, blessings, and beautiful memories.”
He hailed the remarkable impact he made as a Governor of Cross River State, saying “your contributions to the growth and development of Cross River State can not be forgotten.”
“My administration is building on the gains of previous ones, including yours, which was between 2007-2015.
“I wish you continued success and happiness in all your endeavours,” Otu said.
Senator Imoke, born 10 July 1961, is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State, Nigeria from 29 May, 2007 till 29 May 2015.