by By Charity Ohotu
The Cross River State Deputy Governor, Hon Peter Odey has pledged government’s commitment to respond to the needs of Ukelle Nation.
The Deputy Governor made the pledge in his office when the leadership of Ukelle paid him a courtesy visit.
Hon Odey acknowledge the concerns of the Ukelle people for infrastructural development in the area and sued for unity and cooperation.
He pledged Sen Bassey Otu’s commitment to the plight of Ukelle Nation and will respond positively to their needs.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Rt. Hon Ogana Lukpata, noted that it was necessary that Ukelle nation identifies with the Deputy Governor having been elevated to the position of Deputy Governor. He Reminisced on the long term relationship and bond that has existed between them and held that the time to strengthen the bond is now more than ever.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Julius Okputu, PhD, noted that Ukelle Nation had suffered infrastructural decay in the past and use the opportunity to call on the Deputy Governor to rise to the challenge to give hope to Ukelle Nation.
Okputu held that the guiding light of righteousness, justice, truth and love should guide the decisions that this government will make for the benefit of the people.
