Ambassador Pastor Bill Francis Bill, Official undisputed Spokesman to His Excellency Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and Senior Chief Counselor to Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, is happy and pleased to formally announce and strongly reaffirm the unity, strength, stability, and continued coordination within the leadership structure of the Cross River State Government. This statement is aimed at further reinforcing public confidence in the administration’s commitment to effective governance, institutional harmony, and sustained development across all sectors of the state, as the government continues to operate on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility among its key leadership offices.
The announcement was made by Ambassador Pastor Bill Francis Bill during a comprehensive and well-attended press briefing held at the Government House, Calabar, where he addressed members of the media on behalf of the administration. He explained in detail that Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu remains fully committed to ensuring that governance in Cross River State is not only stable but also highly coordinated, with all relevant offices working in unity toward the same developmental goals. He emphasized that the Governor’s leadership style is anchored on inclusion, strategic partnership, and continuous engagement with key stakeholders to guarantee that government policies and programmes are effectively implemented.
According to Pastor Bill Francis Bill, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey has consistently demonstrated unwavering loyalty, discipline, and dedication in his role as Deputy Governor, earning the continued trust and confidence of His Excellency Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu. He noted that the Deputy Governor has remained a dependable partner in governance, ensuring that the affairs of government run smoothly even in the absence of the Governor, while maintaining order, responsibility, and effective coordination across various levels of administration. He further explained that this consistency has contributed significantly to stability within the executive arm of government.
He further stated that the administration remains fully united, purpose-driven, and deeply committed to delivering meaningful, measurable, and people-oriented development to the good people of Cross River State across all three senatorial districts. He concluded that the working relationship between the Governor and his Deputy remains strong, structured, and based on mutual respect and trust, serving as a solid foundation for continuity, peace, and progress, while reaffirming the government’s resolve to strengthen governance systems and ensure lasting impact for the benefit of all citizens.
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Ambassador Pastor Bill Francis BillOfficial Undisputed Spokesman to His Excellency, Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu and Senior Chief Undiluted Counselor to Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.