For appointing HRM Oval(Elder) Solomon Osim Edward, JP, as the new chairman of the Cross River State Council of Traditional Rulers Council, the state governor, Senator Bassey Otu has received accolades from the member, House of Representatives from Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency of the state, Dr Hon Egbona Alex
The appointment of the royal father, who is also the paramount ruler of Abi Local Government, was made on Friday by the governor, through a statement by the SSG, Prof A. Owan Enoh. Egbona said in a congratulatory message to the king, that his appointment was a plus to the Abi people and an indication of the love the governor had for Abi.
“I got the news of the appointment of my paramount ruler as the chairman of the state council of traditional rulers with so much excitement. It is exciting because this is one appointment that speaks to the capacity and integrity of a peaceful man that has ensured that peace reigns in his domain.
“Our governor has once again demonstrated that he has regard for capacity and capability. He has shown from this appointment, that he believes in the value that people can bring to the table as he continues to push our state from one level of glory to the next.
“I have the full conviction that HRM Solomon Osim Edward has all it takes to run the Cross River State Council of Traditional Rulers successfully, with integrity and distinction. I do not have any iota of doubt that he will do well in this new office, just as he has been able to pilot the affairs of the traditional institution in Abi Local Government over the years,”Egbona said in a statement on Friday.
While thanking the governor for the appointment, Egbona also urged all traditional rulers in the state and indeed the people of Abi Local Government to give the new chairman all the needed support to enable him succeed.
He added: “As you settle down to serve the people of Cross River State, I urge you to be yourself and do even much more than you did for Abi, in your new office. Do well to galvanise all the royal fathers in our state to ensure that the peace currently being experienced is sustained.
“I also urge you to give all the needed support to our governor to enable him succeed and continually embark on development projects in all parts of our state. For me as your subject and representative in the National Assembly, rest assured that you have my support always. May the Almighty give you the wisdom and grace to perform satisfactorily.”
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