.senatorbenayade appoints first non-indigene Muslim as Cross River commissioner | TheCable
Musa, appointed as the commissioner for inter-governmental affairs, will be the first non-indigene and Muslim to be given such a position in the state.
Speaking at the swearing in ceremony on Tuesday at the government house in Calabar, Ayade said the commissioners were appointed based on their integrity and competence.Advertisement“You have been carefully selected based on your integrity and competence to bring your wealth of experiences to bear on our administration.
“I, therefore, charge you to work assiduously to ensure that we finish strong as an administration. Your jobs are all cut out for you, I expect that you make our dear state proud.”The governor said Eric Anderson, who was commissioner of culture and tourism development, willnow head the information and orientation ministry.
Also, Oliver Orok, who was commissioner for sustainable development, will not now take charge of the agriculture and natural resources ministry.Ekwele Agube, sustainable development
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