Ayade’s Independent Newspaper Best Governor award, a proof of exceptional service ― Dr Betta Edu

Cross River State Commissioner for Health,  Dr Betta Edu, has described the Independent Newspaper Best Governor of the year Award about to be conferred on Governor Ben Ayade this evening at the Eko Hotels, Lagos State as a proof of  exceptional services to the great people of Cross River State.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner and made available to the newsmen in Itigidi where she was attending the party ward congress

The statement reads in part, “the award is a further proof of your immense contribution to the revitalization of the standard of Healthcare in the state. Your hard work and perseverance in the Health sector, industrialization and Agricultural revolution amongst others  has earned you the well-deserved award at a no better time than this.

“On assumption of office in 2015, you declared a state of emergency in the Health sector. Your decision and pronouncement in 2015 which manifested to other sectors has begun to yield dividends as the state rank among the best in the comity of state.

As you collect the award as the Governor of the year,  Your Excellency I must say congratulations, you have defied all economic and statistical extrapolations known to man. With the little resources available to this state, we should have packed up! Your managerial skills can’t even be bought through an MBA at Havard. Am proud of you, Cross Riverians are proud. Even those who are on the other side of the divide in their hearts and in silent places pour encomiums on you. The road was not meant to be smooth... but well that’s why God sent you to Cross River State abinitio.

This award is a proud testimony of your hard work and dedication to giving quality leadership to Cross Riverians and the nation as a whole; this makes for your shining in the midst of names and fame. My sincere prayer for you is that God gives you the wisdom to achieve your heart desires for the state. You are an inspiration to my generation. The game changer! Congratulations.

Our Governor our Pride! Ayade of Africa!