Government approvals were given via WhatsApp messages during Ayade's time - Government Spokesperson Otu
Emmanuel Ogbeche, the spokesman for Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, said the new administration had inherited a “dilapidated” state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesperson said this when he spoke with members of the Union of Nigerian Journalists (NUJ), Cross State Council River, in Calabar on Monday.
Mr. Ogbeche stressed that the state was "in bad shape" and that it would take everyone's support and collaboration to put things back in order.
He, however, said Governor Otu was ready to change things.
According to him, “Otu inherited a dilapidated state. It was very dilapidated…There is no trace of anything; approvals were given on WhatsApp messages.
"It will take a lot to turn the state around, and thank goodness we have a capable and responsive governor ready to provide the necessary leadership."
Speaking further, Mr. Ogbeche appealed to the Governor for NUJ support while promising that the Governor would support the union.
He said he was ready to give everything to justify the governor's confidence.
"This is a job I never lobbied for, I never made any calls or contacted anyone to get the job.
"The work found me with the grace of God, and I am ready to do anything to justify this confidence placed on me by the governor.
READ ALSO: SCORECARD: How Ayade Met, Left Cross River After Eight Years As Governor“As a union member and former chairman of the Abuja council, I will ensure that a strong relationship is established between the governor and the media professionals in the state,” he said .
State NUJ President Nsa Gill congratulated Mr. Ogbeche on his appointment and pledged that members of the state union would work to ensure his success in his new role.
(NAN)
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Emmanuel Ogbeche, the spokesman for Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, said the new administration had inherited a “dilapidated” state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesperson said this when he spoke with members of the Union of Nigerian Journalists (NUJ), Cross State Council River, in Calabar on Monday.
Mr. Ogbeche stressed that the state was "in bad shape" and that it would take everyone's support and collaboration to put things back in order.
He, however, said Governor Otu was ready to change things.
According to him, “Otu inherited a dilapidated state. It was very dilapidated…There is no trace of anything; approvals were given on WhatsApp messages.
"It will take a lot to turn the state around, and thank goodness we have a capable and responsive governor ready to provide the necessary leadership."
Speaking further, Mr. Ogbeche appealed to the Governor for NUJ support while promising that the Governor would support the union.
He said he was ready to give everything to justify the governor's confidence.
"This is a job I never lobbied for, I never made any calls or contacted anyone to get the job.
"The work found me with the grace of God, and I am ready to do anything to justify this confidence placed on me by the governor.
READ ALSO: SCORECARD: How Ayade Met, Left Cross River After Eight Years As Governor“As a union member and former chairman of the Abuja council, I will ensure that a strong relationship is established between the governor and the media professionals in the state,” he said .
State NUJ President Nsa Gill congratulated Mr. Ogbeche on his appointment and pledged that members of the state union would work to ensure his success in his new role.
(NAN)
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