Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has declared that the new Bekwarra Local Government Council chairman, Egbung Odama Egbung, is a product of due process who understands governance and has charged him to lead the council area with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service.
The governor who made the remark, Monday afternoon, when he swore in Egbung, emphasised the strategic importance of local government administration, describing it as the tier of government closest to the people and critical to grassroots development.
Reflecting on the transition in Bekwarra, the Otu commended party leaders, stakeholders and government institutions for managing the process peacefully and orderly, without disruption. He praised the maturity displayed by the APC leadership in the local government, noting that their conduct helped preserve unity and stability.
The governor further expressed confidence in Egbung’s capacity to deliver, citing his experience, character and steady performance while acting in the role.
“A position is not given for you to exert power or become an emperor. A position is given negligible for you to serve the people,” Otu said, reminding the new chairman that leadership is a call to responsibility, compassion and accountability, especially to the most vulnerable in society.
He concluded by congratulating Egbung and his family, urging them to see the new responsibility as service to God, the state and the people of Bekwarra, while expressing optimism that better days lie ahead for Cross River State.
In his response, the newly sworn-in Chairman, expressed profound gratitude to God for what he described as an eventful and fulfilling day, assuring the people of Bekwarra and Cross River State of his readiness to serve diligently and responsibly. He said his administration would be guided strictly by the rules of engagement, transparency and commitment to the welfare of the people.
