Cross River State House of Assembly has granted approval for Governor Bassey Otu to appoint 40 additional special advisers.
The House granted the approval after deliberating on a letter signed by the governor. The letter reads in part: “In line with our resolve and determination to deliver on our campaign promises, l wish to request your kind approval for the appointment of an additional 40 special advisers to assist in delivering the dividends of democracy to our people.”
In their deliberation on the matter, the lawmakers commended Otu for his earlier appointments, which, according to them, have been evenly distributed across the 18 local councils of the state.
The lawmakers also stressed that the appointment of more special advisers will further strengthen governance, as well as financially empower more Cross Riverians.
On his part, the Speaker of the Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, reiterated the need to expand the government to bring in Cross Riverians, who are qualified in various disciplines to assist the government on its People’s First agenda.
Ayambem commended the governor for the spread of appointments so far made, expressing confidence that appointment of theadvisers will also be done in an equitable manner.
