by By Elijah Ugani
The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Sir Ben Ayade has handed over a Skills Acquisition Centre to the Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Hon. Boniface Ewhe Eraye.
The handing over of the facility took place at Obudu main town, Obudu Urban 1 ward where the centre is located.
The Governor was represented by the Director General, BORDERCOM, Mr. Noel Ugbong, while cutting the tape to commission the centre, charged the Chairman of Council to put the facility which is comprised of Training Halls and Offices to maximum use for the benefit and betterment of the good people of Obudu Local Government Area.
The DG pledged BORDERCOM’s willingness to partner with Council in expanding the facility to house more vocations.
The project was facilitated by BORDERCOM and constructed by Border Communities Development Agency.
Receiving the facility, the Chairman of Council, Hon. Boniface Ewhe Eraye commended Governor Ben Ayade for handing over the project to Obudu Local Government Council and commended Border Communities Development Agency for the lofty initiative.
The proactive Chairman of council used the opportunity to appeal to the Obudu Urban Traditional Rulers to consider the provision of additional land for expansion of the Skills Acquisition Centre as he is keen on setting up a Fabrication Academy, like we have in Calabar.
Speaking on behalf of the Obudu Urban Traditional Rulers, His Royal Highness Utsu Augustine Ikashi praised the Governor for his remarkable stewardship in the State.
Utsu Ikashi said the people of Obudu Urban 1 are very happy over the siting of the Skills Acquisition Centre in Obudu Urban 1, and hope that it shall take idle youths off vices.
Utsu Ikashi equally thank the Governor for appointing a vibrant and proactive Obudu son as Director General of BODERCOM.
He pledged the support of the Traditional Rulers Council and assured Government of the readiness of the Traditional Rulers in donating land for expansion of the Centre.
