Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has called on citizens of the state to the support Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba, one of the ministerial nominees yet to be screened by the Senate.
A statement issued in Calabar on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Ita, quoted Ayade as describing Jedy-Agba nomination as a big plus for Cross River.
Ayade, who expressed optimism that the ministerial nominee would make Cross River proud as a minister, called for the closing of ranks across party divides to give Jedy-Agba the needed support to succeed.
He said, “The interest of Cross River comes first. Let us, therefore, rise above party and ethnic affiliations to give one of own, our son, the necessary support he needs to succeed as minister
“I heartily congratulate my brother and friend, Prince Goddy Jedy-Agba, on his nomination as minister. It is a fitting nomination and a big plus for Cross River considering Jedy-Agba’s track record of service to Nigeria. And I have no doubt that he will bring his wealth of experience to bear on any ministry he is eventually assigned to.”