From (L) Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River State, his Deputy, Prof. Ivara Esu and the State Chief Judge, Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam, at the Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary interdenominational thanksgiving service at St. Bernards Cathedral. Calabar
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar
Gov. Benedict Ayade of Cross River has assured that his administration would seek to earn the trust of the people of Cross River through achievements, purposeful leadership and good governance.
Ayade stated this Sunday at an interdenominational service at the Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, Calabar as part of the events to mark Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary.
” With time and patience from you people l will earn your trust by the achievements l will record but please don’t trust me until l earn your trust,’’ he admonished.
The governor who was presented with a Holy Bible and rosary by the Church leadership, said he inherited a state rich in character and quality.
“I believe I inherited a wealthy state with great potentials. Potentials that need to be nursed and harnessed.I come with the intellect, the capacity, humility and fear of God to harness all of these resources for the betterment of the people of Cross River State,’’ Ayade said.
The governor, who said he had a clear picture of the direction he would the state, explained and that he kept to his promise to pay workers salary before the 25th of every month. “Salaries come frequently on the 25th of every month despite meagre resources. The state is yet to borrow in the face of such challenges.
Ayade also called for a reversal of the Nigeria’s privatisation policy describing it as totally unacceptable because it negates what he called the true African philosophy of providing a shoulder for a brother to lean on. He said: “Our present state of development does not support privatisation.’’
Ayade stated this Sunday at an interdenominational service at the Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, Calabar as part of the events to mark Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary.
” With time and patience from you people l will earn your trust by the achievements l will record but please don’t trust me until l earn your trust,’’ he admonished.
The governor who was presented with a Holy Bible and rosary by the Church leadership, said he inherited a state rich in character and quality.
“I believe I inherited a wealthy state with great potentials. Potentials that need to be nursed and harnessed.I come with the intellect, the capacity, humility and fear of God to harness all of these resources for the betterment of the people of Cross River State,’’ Ayade said.
The governor, who said he had a clear picture of the direction he would the state, explained and that he kept to his promise to pay workers salary before the 25th of every month. “Salaries come frequently on the 25th of every month despite meagre resources. The state is yet to borrow in the face of such challenges.
Ayade also called for a reversal of the Nigeria’s privatisation policy describing it as totally unacceptable because it negates what he called the true African philosophy of providing a shoulder for a brother to lean on. He said: “Our present state of development does not support privatisation.’’
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