Governor Bassey Otu: A Champion for Youth Empowerment

Ekpenyong Akiba, the special adviser to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, characterized Otu as a youth-friendly governor during an interaction with journalists in Calabar. Akiba highlighted the administration's deliberate policies and programs designed to empower young people in the state.

He commended Governor Otu's commitment to including youth in the governance decision-making process, noting that the administration has demonstrated a strong resolve to tackle youth unemployment, promote entrepreneurship, and create opportunities for skill development. Akiba mentioned that several youth-focused initiatives introduced by the government have begun yielding positive outcomes, providing young people in Cross River State with greater access to training, grants, and mentorship programs.

He praised Governor Otu for his dedication to the welfare of young people and urged the state government to emulate these initiatives, stressing the importance of youth engagement in national development and social stability.