Cross River gov’s aide tasks residents on patriotism
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Cross Rivers Governor, Darlington Edem, has called on indigenes and residents of the state to reignite the spirit of patriotism and support for the government in its effort to deliver good governance to the people.
He described the state as the dream of every investor.
The governor’s aide made the call during an interactive session with journalists in Calabar, the state capital, on Wednesday.
Edem, who is the initiator of Think Cross River, said the platform was a major advocacy tool for the government to promote the tourism potential of the state as well as highlight various business and investment opportunities available in various communities in the state.
According to him, one of the core initiatives of the forum is embedded in the message of patriotism, unity, love for one another, prosperity, collective responsibility, and social justice for all.
He said, “It is no news that Cross River State is a state that has very friendly people. We are naturally very hospitable, and so that is the very first attraction for anybody or investor.
“For a long while, we have remained the most peaceful state in the country; and so naturally, Cross River is the dream of every investor who wants to put his money and make real gains from it.
“Whether you are from Cross River or you are living in the state, it doesn’t matter, but the fact that you are doing business or living here means that you are a Cross Riverian and our governor will always say that.
“Think Cross River is a tool to unite us as a people and ensure that we are all part of what the government is doing by way of protecting government facilities around your locality, ensuring that you reach out to security agents whenever you see anything going wrong in your area and ensuring also that we keep our environment clean.”
Edem said the tool is to promote everything about Cross River.
He then called on the people of the state to join hands with Governor Bassey Otu and promote what he is doing, support the current administration, and also promote everything that has to do with the state.
“We as a people, are also part of what the government is doing. We are also part of the government. So the actual responsibility must begin with us.
” Think Cross River is a tool to galvanize all forms of support for the current administration.,” he added.
