By Our Reporter
Officials of the Cross River State government have commended the Presidency for honouring Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, with The Outstanding Leadership Award, in Abuja.
The award presentation, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Presidential Villa, and initiated by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, took place during the second edition of the event, ‘Road to South-South: The National Convergence for the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Darlington Edem, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in his reaction, thanked the presidency for the award, saying it was a confirmation of Dr Ironbar’s tireless efforts at making things work for the good of the Cross River State people.
“Dr ironbar’s honor stands as a testament to the high regard the Presidency holds for dedicated service within the state executive arm of government.
“The event brought together key stakeholders and leaders from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones with the aim of fostering national unity, strengthening collaboration, and showcasing the South-South region’s economic strength, tourism potential, and cultural excellence, while aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s core development blueprint, the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated
In her brief remarks, the SSA, Community Engagement, South-South, Hon. Gift Johnbull, said the award was in due acknowledgment of Dr. Ironbar’s commitment to service.
“This award is due to the dexterity, hard work, tenacity and honesty in his handling of the day to day activities around the governor,” the SSA noted.
She said the award in recognition of honors Dr. Ironbar’s dedication to building the ‘Nigeria of our dreams, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu through his role in Governor Otu’s administration.”
Speaking with journalists on the side lines, Dr. Ironbar dedicated the award to God, governor Otu and the people of the state.
“This could never have been possible without the help of God, the opportunity given to me by my principal, the governor and, of course, the support of Cross Riverians. So this is important award to them,” he stated.
It was further gathered that the second edition of the national convergence builds on the success of its maiden event, solidifying the platform’s role in promoting inclusive governance and sustainable development across the nation.
