
In an official press release “Our Ref: GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I/ 184 APRIL 20, 2020”, the Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Ben Ayade has approved the following appointments with immediate effect:
- K. J. Agba – Chairman – Bakassi Deep Seaport Authority
- Barr. Agabi Oko – Secretary – Finance Management Board
- Hon. Moses Oko – Chairman – Fiscal Responsibility Commission
- Prince Abel Adinya – Chairman – Food Bank, Bekwarra
- Barr. Francis Omashi – Secretary – Food Bank, Bekwarra
- Agbo Cecilia Okuta – Director- Account, Food Bank Commission, Bekwarra
- Emmanuel Efenji – Director Procurement & Supply, Food Bank, Bekwarra
- Imaji, Theresa Odey – Member- Calapharm Management Board
- Ushie Anna Iyaji – Member – Board of Bureau & Statistic
- Ogar Michael Otogo – Member – State Food Bank Commission
- Idagu Stephen Achine – Snr. Special – Mining Projects
- Idagu Rebecca Onyamu – Member- Prerogative of Mercy Board
- Kingsley Agabi – Director – Bekwarra Urban Development Agency
- Ogar Francis Awusa – Special Assistant – Civil Society
- Barr. Linus Etalong Adie – Secretary – State Electrification Agency
- Prince Michael Onyi – Special Assistant, Chieftaincy Affairs (Bekwarra)
- Olom Ikado – Community Relations Officer (Bekwarra)
- Hon. Obi Eneji – Director, Bekwarra Urban Development Authority
- John Ebekan – Special Assistant, Groundnut Oil Factory
- Obogo Emmanuel Ilifu – Special Assistant – Security (Bekwarra)
- Odama Groovy Abednego – Special Assistant – Media (North)
- Okara Ekawu – Member – Consumer Protection Agency
- Godwin Oba – Member – Waste Management Board
- Joseph Afuo Ogbaji – Special Assistant – Environmental Regulatory Agency
- Omang Clement Ushie – Member – Anti – Deforestation Agency
- Godfrey Ejore Ogbeche – Member – Tinapa Management Board
- James Ashu – Special Assistant – Religious Affairs
- Lebo Lebo Edu – Special Adviser – Farms Management
- Francis Agaba – Snr. Special Assistant – NEWMAPS
- Esuong Uwase Esuong – Snr. Special Assistant – Calapharm
- Vincent Dibang – Special Assistant – Erosion Control & Water Shed Mgt
- Otelahu Oko – Special Assistant – Girl Child Education
- Angel Apu – Director, Stores, Food Bank Commission (Bekwarra)
- Barr. Timothy Tim Ekowu – Snr. Special Assistant, Infrastructural Developments
- Ushie Edward – Member, Food Bank Commission (State)
- Patrick Emeka Ushie – Member, Rice Management Company Board
- Victor Bassey Effiong – Special Assistant, Safety Commission
- Marta Abang – Snr. Special Assistant, World Bank Programmes
- Ikpi Ewa – Snr. Special Assistant, Revenue Leakage Control
- Rt. Hon. Uduak Akiba Eyo – Director (Admin./Secretary), Road Maintenance Agency
- Associate Prof. Akung Jonas – Chairman, State Tourism Board
- Queensley Offiong – Snr. Special Assist – Youth Development (South)
- Abusheye Ignatius Akomaye – Snr. Special Assistant, Advocacy
- Hon. Norbert Onor – Snr. Special Assistant, Devt. Control Central
- Okpofon Cecilia Ayim – Special Assistant- Public Works
- Ugah Henry Ikwen – Snr. Special Assist – Community Development
- Bepaye Adie – Snr. Special Assistant, Special Duties
- Angioha John Unimna – Snr. Special Assistant, Commerce
- Asu Juliana U. – Snr. Special Assistant- Urban Beautification
- Angiola Bob-Ray – Snr. Special Assistant, Rural Transformation
- Okpene Dominic – Snr. Special Assistant, Power
- Afu Emmnauel Lishinimle – Special Assistant, Agriculture
- Charles Ayi – Snr. Special Assist- Urban Beautification (South)
- Ushie Sylvester Akomaye – Snr. Special Assist- Urban Beautification (North)
- Agba Austin Ugar – Snr. Special Assistant- Conflict Resolution &Mgt (North)
- Ojong Collins Ojong – Snr. Special Assistant – Library Services
- Kijuo, Julius Obanghe . Snr. Special Assistant – Public Works
- Utem Sunny Awafong – Personal Assistant – Protocol
- Bankole, Babatunde Alfred – Special Assistant -Educational Research
- Abubakar Sani – Special Assistant – Wild Life Management
- Patricia Aki Bassey – Member – ITM Board, Ugep
- Elizabeth Agbachom Effiong – Member, Solid Minerals Development Board
- Oblechor Gabriel Agu – DG , Passengers’ Safety Agency.
- Hon. Agnes Atsu – Special Adviser – Water Board
- Ogar Inyambe – Member – Ikom Urban Devt. Authority
- Mr. Victor Effiom – Managing Director – Water Board
- Mr. Ernest Etim Bassey Williams – Secretary – CRS Security Trust Fund
- Monday John odo – Special Assistant – Solid Minerals (North)
- David Idiku – Special Assistant – External Examinations
- Hon. Godwin Odama – Director General – Tree Planting Programme
- Austin Odey Adula – Special Assistant- New Media (North)
- Mike Oriba – Special Assistant – Mobilization (North)
- Isaac Ogbu – Special Assistant – Skills Acquisition (North)
- Basil Ita – Personal Assistant to Governor- Industrial Safety
- Alhaji Ado Bayero – Special Adviser, Trade and Industries
- Chief Anthony Imogbe – Director – Community & Social Devt. Agaency
- Hon. Dominic Ogaku – Special Assistant – Public Affairs
- Mr. Sunday Omang – Snr. Special Assistant – Business Devt.
- Obo Isaac Andrew – Special Assistant- Industrial Park
- Ifiok Enyong – Member, Farmers Council
- Victor Ekpo Ita – Snr. Special Assist, Cultural Centre
- Antigha Essien Cobham – Director – CUDA
- Hon. Philip Odey – Special Assistant – Industry (Bekwarra)
- Afrike Ochagbe – Special Assistant Northern Devt
- Mr. Ben Achu Olayia – Member – CRS Security Trust Fund
- Mike Oke – Director General – Green Police
- Mary E. Agbo – Personal Assistant Trade
SAND MINING COMMITTEE
- Abel Odey Sunday Ndor – Member
- Hon. Archibong Edem Orok – Member
- Ojong Item Edward – Member
OBUDU URBAN DEV. AUTHORITY (BUDA)
- Linus Akamabe – Member
- Peter Okpanukpong Adaliku Member
- Emmanuel Ikpe – Member
- Joseph Ohem A. – Member
UGEP URBAN DEV. AUTHORITY (UUDA)
- Chief Onem Nelson Onem – Director
- Mr. Micah Ifere Eyong- Director
- Osong Etowa – Director
- Raymond Obeten – Director
- Alice Iferi Eyong – Director
IKOM URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IUDA)
- Hon. Isaac Kekung – Director
- Ejor Achu Bisong Obi – Director
- Donatus Enim – Director
- Hon. Odu Nick Odu – Director
OGOJA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (OUDA)
- Leonard Agiake – Director
- NakuI kutal – Director
- Mpiele Jonas Agbor – Director
- Hon. Tony Ntaji – Director
CROSS RIVER STATE CLEAN ENERGY CITY BOARD
- Pius Bassey – – Director General
- Lissa Alorye Akem – – Member
- Adim Ekpenyong – – Member
- Gideon E. Mbukpa – – Member
- Dakim Samuel – – Member
- Peter Bajie Odey – Member
- Mrs. Precious Inyang Ekpenyong- Member
- Nora Mbora Etta – Member
- Abetianbe Greg Abetianbe – Member
- Mr. Matthew Ntamu – Member
NEW CITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- Hon. Jumbo Orji – Chairman
- Blessing Esamah – Member
- Hon Bassey Eyo – Member
- Abung E. Ogar – Member
- Esther Ilah Ella – Member
- Moses Akiang – Member
- Patrick Andy-Bassey – – Member
- Ojiho Sunday Ebriku – Member
- Unimawhobe Ushie – Member
- Arc. Theophilus O. Akpang – Member
- Engr. Emmanuel E. Nkpe – Member
CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY
- Alaga Philip Ukang – Member
- Stanley Eyamba – Member
- Adie Mercy – Member
- Bekom Linus Tanu – Member
- Carol Akamitang – Member
- Omono Cletus Ekok – Member
- Ayade Elizabeth Umiligie – Member
- Jones Emangha Ekwom – Member
- John Itungbe Andorbe – Member
- Raymond Azeh – Member
- Mrs. Dorathy Oko – Member
INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY & REGULATORY AGENCY
- Timothy Ugaga – Director Legal
- Mrs. Victoria Effiong Asuquo – Member
- Grace Okon Ekpenyong – Member
- Mr. John Ojeka – Member
- Mr. Onani Idoko – Member
- Hon. Ogar Anyang – Member
CROSS RIVER STATE EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
- Orok Ededet – Secretary
- Christiana Otu – Member
- Abetiang Juliana – Member
- Arit Okpo Nyong – Member
- Andortan Ushie – Member
- Blessing Victor Amah – Member
- Atah Jude Atah – Member
- Christiana Ugah – Member
- Dr. Omaji – Member
- Hon. Isaac Ogri- Member
- Mr. Odide Afo – Member
CRS SAFETY COMMISSION
- Ayade Richard – Member
- Mrs. Eyoanwan Edim – Member
- Magnus Effiom Umo (Twins) – Member
- Hon. Emogor Jacob – Member
- Hon. Gabriel Okaba – Member
- Hon. David Achi – Member
- Patrick Obogo – Member
CROSS RIVER STATE FIRE SERVICE BOARD
- Rt Hon Mike Ogar – Chairman
- Mr. Reuben Orok Andifon – Secretary
- Owan Anna Owe – Member
- Mr. Samuel Usoh Ukweni – Member
- Mrs. Patricia Bassey – Member
- Abantelhe Jeremiah Abanshebe – Member
- Odey Patrick Abriba – Member
- Janet Effiong – Member
- George Monday – Member
CROSS RIVER STATE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
- Jerry Anditung – Director
- Tete Ekpenyong – Director
- Charles Ikpeme – Director
- Otonko Oscar – Director
CROSS RIVER STATE PASSENGER SAFETY MANAGEMENT BOARD
- Barr. Fidelis Obeten – Member
- Akpo Francis Akpo – Member
- Jude Noel Akwagiobe B. – Member
- Marshall Egere – Member
- Ugian Denis Atoh – Member
- Francisca Odum – Member
- Hon. Effiom Bassey Duke – Member
- Cecilia Agiake – Member
- Becky Mba – Member
- Christopher Offiong Ekong – Member
- Mrs. Bridget Uko – Member
- Mr. John Ushie – Member
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AGENCY
- Ngwu John Igelle – Member
- Andy Eko – Member
- Ozotu Dorcas O. – Member
- Clementina U. Abusheye – Member
- Ugbuji Adolphus Modey – Member
- Assam Bassey – Member
- Ana Onongwa – Member
- Chief Onoyom Ette – Member
- Nkangha David Julius – Member
- Barr. Michael Idaka Imoke – Secretary
CRS LAW REFORM COMMISSION
- Barr. Francis EfioEkpe – Member
- Barr. Leonard Anyogo – Member
- Patricia Nnenna Ohaeri – Member
- Barr. Deborah Undie – Member
YALA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Mark Laffin Igelle – Executive Secretary
- Grace Umari – Director
- Godwin Adoga (TM) – Director
- Felix Ogana Ajor (Wanikade) – Director
- Emmanuel Una – Director
BOKI URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Peter Ewa Awusa – Director
- Hon. Kingsley Mbia – Director
- Hon. Ogar Douglas Ogar – Director
- Fortunate Dan Asu – Director
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Tony Ikpeme – Director General
- Ernest Joseph Odunuson – Director
- Barr. Mark Enamhe – Director
- Chief Jerry Begweliwhuye Adie- Director
CRS ARTS & CULTURAL HERITAGE AGENCY
- Barr. Emma Enamhe – Director General
- Elder Eyo Nsa – Director
- Hon. Effiom Nyong – Director
- Ushie Sylvester A. – Director
- Hon. Feddy Ncha – Director
- Hon. Christopher Ekunke – Community Relations Officer (Bekwarra)
- Peter Obinna Nkama – Special Assistant – Entertainment (Central)
- Alberta-Ewor Ojong – Special Assistant – Religious Affairs
- Edet Onen-Egbe Edet – Special Assistant – Finance
- Theresa Beshel – Personal Assistant – Culinary Services (Tinapa)
- Gabriel Egbe O – Personal Assistant – Menagerie
- Queeneth Nna Ikoku – Personal Assistant – Culinary Services
- Rosemary Obegu – Personal Assistant – Internal Revenue
- Michael Atuo – Special Assistant – Health Initiatives
- Joseph Efut Ajah – Personal Assistant – Culinary Services
- Ushie Peter Uhie – Personal Assistant – Culinary Services
- Atim David – Snr. Special Assistant – Social Welfare
- Samuel Akpo – Personal Assistant – Haulage city
- Louis Okon – Personal Assistant – Technical (Data Management)
- Nancy Egbe – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Mose Adah Upehunium – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Olaminde Onifade Nocholas – Special Assist – Monitoring & Evaluation
- Kizito Isha Adie – Personal Assistant – Youth Mobilization
- Mary Bassey Eko – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Archibong Felicia – Personal Assistant – Logistics
- Esther Ugbe Akpo – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Elvis Ugi – Personal Assistant – Technical (OWOG)
- Eteng Inyang – Personal Assistant – Transport
- Joe Adie Akpo – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Vincent Akpanke – Personal Assistant – Marketing
- Magaret Ugiohaunim Ushie – Personal Assistant – Logistics
- Gabriel Debra-Rich – Personal Assistant – Entertainment
- David Ishamali – Personal Assistant – Projects
- Ernest C. Holonuo – Personal Assistant – Culinary Services
- Blessing Edem Okon – Personal Assistant – Domestic
- Mrs. Ruth Ebong – Acting Provost – College of Nursing Sciences
- Sir. Aje Ekoh – Registrar – College of Nursing Sciences
- Gabriel Etim – Member – Bakassi Deep Seaport Authority
- Deac Antan Archibong Orok- Member – Bakassi Deep Seaport Authority
255, Sylvanus Idam – Director General – Urban Renewal Agency
- Barr. Idi Yakubu – Member – CRS Water Board
SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BOARD
- Hon. Fabian Okpa – Chairman
- Barr. Efiotu Jacob Duke – Member
- Mrs. Comfort Abebbang – Member
- Sylvester Edem Ephraim – Member
- Augustine Ben Akan – Member
ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN CROSS RIVER STATE
- Mrs. Abasi-offiong Offiong – Chairman
- Sir Aji Eko – Secretary
- Dr. Mrs Pauline Obute – Member
- Mrs. Jane Eneregbu – Member
- Barr. Mrs. Bridget Ganyi – Member
- Steve Umoh – Special Assistant – Anti-Cultism
- Imoke Edoki – Special Assist – Office of the State Security Adviser
- Eval Imoke – Project Manager – Major Projects
- Ahudiya Uzoegwu – Special Assistant – Protocol
- Dr. Vincent Ushie – Governor’s Physician
- Abu Udiandeye – Special Assistant – Medical
- Ochui Daniel Afong – Special Assistant- L.G. Pension Service Matters
- Barr. Obi
Ogboaka – Snr. Special Assistant-Prosecution - Ayeni Cyril Oyor – Snr. Special Assist. – State Civil Service Commission
- Miss Rhoda Ashong – Snr. Special Assistant – Women Empowerment
- David Okpara Adung – Special Assistant- Tinapa Resort
- Jude Ade – Special Assistant- Pry School Sports Devt.
- Abua Otafu – Special Assistant- Primary Education
- Angelina Beshel – Member – SDGs Board
- Jude Obase (Akata) – Special Assistant – Non Indigenes
- Sandra Louis Umoh – Member – Consumer Protection Council
- Theresa Atimanu Ayim – Special Assistant – Marketing
GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE ON QUARRIES
- Patrick Egbede – Chairman
- Erasmus Ekpang – Member
- Ajah Amama – Member
- Imong Ntoji – Member
- Mr. Judian Mbeh Asuquo – Member
- Emmanuel Ita George – Member
ANTI-DEFORESTATION TASK FORCE
- Ishon Ayim – Chairman
- Frederick Anothan – Member
- Lawrence Mogu – Member
- Monday Ekpabi – Member
- John Igri Onwu – Member
- Emmanuel Asegem – Member
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
- Uko Inaku – Chairman
- Jerome Ayade – Commissioner
- Thomas Onabe – Commissioner
- Chief Ita Onoyom Ette – Commissioner
- Friday Ntaji – Commissioner
CROSS RIVER STATE PRIVATIZATION COUNCIL
- Monday John Odo – Chairman
- Canice Atsu – Member
- Peace Ewa – Member
- Johnson Eyibio – Member
- Butum Ubi Ofum – Member
- Barr. Tanko Asang – Commissioner for Justice & Attorney General – Member
- Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong (Jnr) – Commissioner for Finance – Member
- Mrs. RoseMary Archibong – Commissioner for Commerce – member
- Hon. Eyibio Effiong – Member – ITM Board
- Moses Odido – Member –ITM Board
- Unimdebeshi Christopher Ugbe Member – CRS Safety Commission
- Jude Obase – Special Assistant – Non Indigenes
- Mayor (Obubra)- Member – CRS Water Board
- Osca Ofuka – Special Adviser – Cocoa Devt. & control
- Jude Agiabekong – Member – Safety Commission
- Akinleye Michael Olusola – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Ehiosun Samuel – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Ikweng Samson – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Ochui Peter Ochuiyang – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Afolabi Olawale Akeem – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Omaji Emmanuel Ohimini – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
- Egnr. Ajom Samuel Ekok – Personal Assistant – Garment Factory
CROSS RIVER STATE PRIVATE SCHOOLS REGULATORY BOARD
- Dr. Obong Eno Eyo – Chairman
- Undiukeye Alice – Member
- Shirley Effiom – Member
- Mbang Obla Mbang – Member
- Fidelis Ishoja – Member
- Gabriel Unimke Adida – Member
- Utsu Paul – Member
- Hilary Otumaba – Secretary
- Mr. Linus Odey ` – Member
CRS EMPLOYMENT AND LOCAL CONTENT BUREAU
- Elder Eyo Nsa – Chairman
- Ipeh Gregory – Member
- Affiong Oku Ita – Member
- Itam U. Ekpenyong – Member
- Mr. Amissine Ogban – Member
336 Ekong Ekong Okon – Member
- Ugbe Queen Elizabeth – Member
- Hon. Dom Okaba – Secretary
- Catherine Alawa U. – Member
- Mrs Rose Asinde – Member BUREAU OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
- His Excellency, Prof Ivara Esu – Chairman
- Barr. Tanko Ashang – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Member
- Asuquo Ekenyong Jnr – Commissioner for Finance, Member
- Barr Alphonsus Eba – DG, Due Process, Member
- Barr Tutu Ekeng, – DG, Investment Promotion, Member
- Elizabeth Adede – Member
- Mrs Amaka Imokhuede – Member
- Martin Agogo – Member
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD
- Ugbe Moses Akomaye – Chairman
- Chief Joseph A. Uzinya – Member
- Charles Ayi – Member
- Agba Justine Ando – Member
- Hon. Etiungbie Dennis – Member
- Mary Andokie Agim – Member
- Mr. Onne Sam Inyang – Member
- Ntufam Okon Edet Ekpo – Member
- Audo Bello – Member
- Jerry Emmanuel Agbor – Member
- Clement Major – Member
SCIENCE & TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOARD
- Linus Akomagieye Adie – Executive Secretary
- Elder Amissine U. Ogban – Member
- Ntufam Richard Effa – Member
- Daniel Etim Itomin – Member
- Okwor Dominic Okiri – Member
- Aniah Evaristus Akomaye – Member
- Isaac Adams Anya – Member
- Ikweng Samson Abuo – Member
- Hon. Godwin Udama – Member
- Donatus Inim – Member
COMMERCIAL AGRIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Etubom Justin Asuquo – Chairman
- Bodina Utum Ina – Member
- Theresa Andornimye Ande – Member
- Carney F. Ugbong – Member
- Mercy Ekpenyong – Member
- Dr.Atan Obeten Egor – Member
- Afong Gabriel Angioushuye – Member
- Paschal UndieAniah – Member
- Ekpang Marcus – Member
- Margaret Agim – Member
- Mrs Queendalene Okon Edem – Member CRS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Emmanuel Asinde – Chairman
- Ibok Ekpenyong – Secretary
- Obo E. Boco – Member
- Collins Adie – Member
- Kayang Clement – Member
- Mrs. Victoria Ekpo – Member
- Rita Ekpenyong Edim – Member
- Ugbe Rose Unwauyin – Member
- Ochuole Thomas Odey – Member
- Hon. Philip Odey – Member
- Thomas Eko Alobo – Member
- Felix Uya – Member
- Godwin Ukwu – Member
- Unshie Edward Ashibepeye (Krokro) – Member
CROSS RIVER STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
- Dr. Egbai U. Ogbo – Director General
- Undie Stella Emmanuel – Director
- Adie Gregory Maxwell – Director
- Osang Eweh – Director
- Agiake Boniface – Director
- Hon. Ekuma NwgwuIvi – Director
- Bassey Asuquo Eyo – Director
- Elder Odidi Ogar Odidi – Director
- Hon. Samuel Eyo – Director
- Adie Catherine Alorye – Director
- Mr. Michael Ifriko – Director
- God’swill Obende – Director
GREATER CALABAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Mr. Oqua Philip Oqua – Chairman
- Effiom Ewa – Member ¬
- Bernard Imohimeh Edet – Member
- Hon. Augustine Onyi – Member
- Egnr. George Abang – Member
- Joe Akah – Member
- Fidelis Akawu – Member
- Joseph Akpanke – Member
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GOVERNING BOARD
- Dr. Stephen Adah – Chairman
- Barr. Williams Bassey – Member
- Dr. Francis Matike – member
- Mr. Ofen manson – – member
- Asu Yakubu Special Adviser – Entrepreneurship
- Spokesman Agogo – – Member – Greater Calabar Devt. Agency
- Emma Una – – Special Assistant – Public Utilities, Yala
- Bassey Ani Bassey – Memner – Humanity Board
Please note that some of the appointments are subject to confirmation by the state House of Assembly.
Christian Ita
Special Adviser – Media & Publicity to the Governor
