By Frank Ulom
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Executive Chairman of Biase Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Edodi Eyong Edodi, has been named Nigeria’s Best Local Government Chairman (Project) at the 2025 Local Government Merit Award (LOGMA) held at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
The prestigious honour, conferred after a rigorous monitoring and evaluation process, recognised Hon. Edodi’s outstanding performance and transformative leadership in the development of Biase LGA, Cross River State.
In his acceptance speech, Hon. Edodi expressed deep gratitude to God, Governor Bassey Otu, and the people of Biase for their trust and support.
“I sincerely thank God Almighty for making this day possible. I also extend my gratitude to His Excellency, Apostle Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, and the good people of Biase for giving me the opportunity to serve,” he said.
The Chairman commended his Vice Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Ekuma Ngwu, elected officials, political appointees, and community stakeholders for their unwavering partnership.
“I must commend my Vice Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Ekuma Ngwu, and all elected officials, appointees, stakeholders, and the general public of Biase for their steadfast commitment to my administration,” he added.
He attributed the national recognition to his administration’s dedication to good governance, anchored on expanding infrastructure, improving education, strengthening security, and promoting economic empowerment initiatives across Biase. These developmental efforts, he said, have advanced the council’s growth and improved residents’ quality of life.
He attended the ceremony with his wife, Mrs Stella Edodi Eyong, the Vice Chairman, the Leader of the Biase 8 Legislative Assembly Hon. Egwu Egeh Umet, and other key council officials.
In a separate congratulatory message, the Vice Chairman, Hon. Ngwu, also lauded Hon. Edodi for winning the Most Outstanding LG Chairman (Project) Award at LOGMA 2025. He described the recognition as well-deserved, citing the Chairman’s “visionary leadership and people-centred governance.”
“Your servant-leader approach has catalysed remarkable progress in infrastructural development, human capital empowerment, agricultural productivity, and educational sustainability,” he said, praying for divine wisdom and strength for the Chairman to continue delivering democratic dividends with integrity.
Similarly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Alex Ukam, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Biase and Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission (NPC), commended the Chairman’s extensive projects across nearly all 11 wards of Biase.
“I joined the Chairman on a tour of these laudable projects, and I am impressed with the level of progress. The LOGMA Merit Award is a true testament to his selfless service to humanity,” he said.
Also congratulating Hon. Edodi, Onun (Dr) Emil Inyang, the Member Representing Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency, described the award as a fitting acknowledgement of “dynamic and selfless leadership marked by a steadfast commitment to the socioeconomic progress of Biase.”
Inyang praised the Chairman’s strategic focus on healthcare, education, agriculture, and human capital development, noting that his leadership has fostered sustainable growth within the council area.
In a similar message, Barr. Odum-Ijom Ukam, Commissioner for Youth Development and Skills Acquisition in Cross River State, hailed Hon. Edodi’s recognition as “a reflection of exceptional leadership and community-driven governance.”
Ukam said the award “underscores your results-driven approach and dedication to impactful, people-focused projects that have set a new benchmark for local government administration in Nigeria.”
The LOGMA awards aim to promote effective governance, innovation, and sustainable development by recognising exceptional leadership and best practices across local councils in Nigeria.
