Prof Peter Akpa Oti hails from Nkirira – Utugwang, in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Peter Akpa Oti is a Professor of Accounting and a Chartered Accountant. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and a member of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. He teaches Management Accounting, Taxation and Fiscal Policy in the University of Calabar.
Prof Oti is committed to the growth of his community and state. Oti has written his name in the sand of time as an envoy of emancipation, social development and justice in Utugwang community in particular, and Cross River State at large.
As a detribalized and patriotic Nigerian, Prof Oti, has spearheaded community driven initiatives aimed at emancipating the underrepresented population. He has supported the education of the less privileged for undergraduates and post graduate students.
A chartered Accountant and Budget expert, Oti galvanized support from sons and daughters of Utugwang community and utilized the Central Bank of Nigeria licensing of community banks, and midwieved the defunct Utugwang Community Bank. The bank gave non collateral micro loans to local community members, which secured and strengthened thier livelihood.
He initiated the annual football tournament that brought together the youths of Utukalu communities that identified talents. He identified widows and the physically challenged and provided cash and material assistance to them periodically.
Prof Oti is an epitome of fairness, committed to hard work and dedication, accessible and setting standards and challenging our disposition to hard work.
Prof Oti identifies community interest, assets and leadership as a pathway for the local people to make contributions to the development of the community.
Prof Oti’s leadership prowess epitomizes service delivery, integrity, empathy, and good decision-making skills.
Prof Oti has held numerous positions in the university of Calabar, where he served as Head, Department of Accounting, Director, UNICALCON, among others. In the Cross River State Government, he served as member, Cross River State Executive Council, in the following positions:
Special Adviser on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation: As Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Peter Oti rejected some reports of budget officers from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in 2012 due to non-compliance with budget implementation standards.
Prof Oti developed a budgetary model that embraced participatory budgeting where stakeholders’ input became very necessary in budget preparation, through stakeholders’ engagement in the three senatorial districts of Cross River State. A model that became a reference point where other states consulted Cross River State.
Chairman of State Internal Revenue Service: In this role, he announced that six revenue officers were standing trial for diverting government funds into their personal accounts, showcasing his commitment to transparency and accountability.
Economic Adviser To The Governor: Prof Oti’s involvement as Economic Adviser has shaped the Economic Development Strategies of Gov Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, shaping the financial landscape of Cross River State could influence economic development strategies, potentially driving growth and investment.
Prof Oti has potentially contributed to economic development, budget management, and revenue generation in Cross River State.
Prof. Peter Akpa Oti’s work in the Budget Department and Internal Revenue Services highlights his involvement in shaping the financial landscape of Cross River State.
To an Icon of hope and development:
Dear Prof Peter Akpa Oti,
As you celebrate another year of life, wisdom, and service, I acknowledge your remarkable contributions to Cross River State’s financial landscape. Your expertise in budget management and revenue generation has been a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
May your birthday be as vibrant as the budgets you’ve crafted, as fruitful as the revenue you’ve generated, and as fulfilling as the lives you’ve touched. May your day be filled with joy, love, and celebration, surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers.
As you mark another milestone, I pray that your wealth of knowledge and experience continues to inspire and guide future generations. May your legacy be a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and passion for public service.
Here is to another year of wisdom, growth, and impact! May your birthday be the beginning of a year filled with happiness, good health, and success.
You are a mentor, a teacher, community builder, builder of men, a counsellor, a role model, a guide, a pathfinder, a home maker, an inspiration to many who have come in contact with you. You are humility personified.
Be rest assured of my continuous prayers and goodwill.
On this auspicious occasion of your birth anniversary, accept my best wishes.
Elijah Ugani
Public Affairs Analyst and Commentator
Community Mobilizer
Social Change Agent
He writes from the Hills of Ukwortung