By Marcel Edem

The Movement for the Creation of Ogoja State has expressed heartfelt gratitude to dignitaries who accompanied them on a visit to the State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu.

The delegation, comprising leaders from the nine local government areas, thanked the Governor for his support and prayers for the creation of Ogoja State.

Delegates Who Made the Visit were:

Obanliku LGA.

Chief Linus Adie, Sen. Musa Adede, Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo, Chief Dave Ashang, Dr. Mrs. M. T. Ikwen, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Prof. Mike Ushie, and Dr. Roy JN Dimla

Obudu LGA

HE Prof. Ben Ayade, Prince Jedy Goddy-Agba, Hon. Emma Ibeshi, Mrs. Catherine Agba-Ajibike, Sir. Gabriel Awafung, Chief Mathias Ake, Dr. Richard Orim, Elder Gabriel Okang, Bar Vena Ikem, and Chief Dr. Tony Undiandeye

Obubra LGA

Mrs. Comfort Otera-Chigbue, Arc. Linus Ovat, Hon. Solomon Ekam, Mrs. Beatrice Akonjom, Chief Julius Adomi Mbina, Chief Ernest Eden Irek, and Prof. Anim Ajake

Bekwarra LGA

Sen. Kanu Godwin Agabi, Hon. Justice Maurice Eneji, Pst. Fidel Odey, Chief Dr. Mrs. Monica Okom, Chief Agnes Anyor, Mr. Emmanuel E. Enamhe Esq, and Dr. Michael O Ola

Etung LGA

Sen. John Owan Eno, Prof. Sen. Sandy Onoh, HE Col. Pam Ogar, Dr. Joe Ndem Ndifon, Rt. Hon. John Oru Eta, and Dr. Mrs. Rose Ogar Nyambi

Ogoja LGA

Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Chief Dr. Peter Ojie, Gen. Manix Nyiam, Hon. Rita Ayim, Chief Igbe Aruku, Rt. Hon. Peter Igbodo, and Prof. Francis Mogu

Ikom LGA

Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Chief Paul Erokoro, SAN, CP Lawrence E. Alobi, Prof. Roland Ndoma-Egba, Dr. Odigha Odigha, Lady Nancy Nsor, and Mrs. Miriam Neku

Yala LGA

Sen. Greg Ngaji, Chief Mrs. Matina Odom, AVM Clem Ogbeche, Bar. Alphonsus Eba, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Justice Obojor Ogar, Dr. Alice Achi, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ogana Lukpata, and Prof. Mike Okom

BokI LGA

Gen. Moses Obi, Hon. Cletus Obun, Prof. Oshita Oshita, Mr. Moses Abang, Prof. Anthonia Inaja, and Dr. P Anake

Secretariat

Dr. Mrs. Achi Bekomson, Benedict Ogrinya, and Mike Manu Ogar

Leaders of the Southern Initiative:

– HRH Etubom Arc Bassey Eyo Ndem
– Hon. Sylvester Nsa, PhD
– Chief Edwin Usang
– H.E. Florence Dan Archibong
– Ntufam Dr. Richard Efa
– Barr. Ene Cobham
– Prof. Eyo Etim Nyong
– Ntufam John Okon
– Barr. Maria Ukpanyang
– PMS. Bassey Koofreh
– Engr. Ekpe Essien Ita
– Pst. Mrs. Rosemary Archibong
– Hon. Bassey Ekefre
– Chief Dr. Grace Akpanika

The movement reaffirmed its determination to push forward, stating that they will not rest until Ogoja State becomes a reality. They extended their gratitude to all leaders and members who sacrificed their time and resources for the cause.

Marcel Edem, Cross River Live Correspondent