JUST IN: Cross River Gov Appoints NUJ’s Emmanuel Ogbeche As Chief Press Secretary

The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has made key appointments, including the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, and several security and media aides. 

Governor Otu appointed Professor Anthony Owan-Enoh as Secretary to the State Government while Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar was named Chief of Staff. 

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The governor also appointed the current Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter, Emmanuel Ogbeche, as Chief Press Secretary. 

Additionally, retired Major Gen. Okpi Ubi Obono was named as Senior Special Adviser on Security (State Security Adviser) while retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) John Abang, takes up the position of Special Adviser on (Central). 

Mr Achu Ben Olayi and retired Commander Patrick Odiong will serve as Special Advisers on Security for North and South zones, respectively. 

Governor Otu also appointed an Acting State Chief of Protocol in the person of Mr Sylvester Otu Abang. 

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The Permanent Secretary for General Administration in the SGF’s office, Dr. Innocent Eteng, said the governor approved the appointments on Monday. 

The newly appointed officials are expected to assume their respective roles immediately as residents of the state eagerly anticipate the impact of their appointments. 

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