By Kelvin Obambon
Cross River Commissioner for Special Duties and Chairman of the State Green Economy Commission, Hon. Oden Ewa is part of the state delegation to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York, United States of America. The delegation which is led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, also include High Chief Higgins Peters.
The team arrived in New York on Monday for the 2025 Climate Week, which has the theme: “Better together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” as outlined by Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, the President of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
The Assembly opened on 9th September. The high-level General Debate started on Monday, 22nd September. The General Assembly will run from September 22nd to 30th.
Cross River State will participate in the different events, where more than 150 leaders will address the United Nations (UN).
Statements are expected to observe a voluntary 15-minute time limit, though many run longer.
With its rich and large rainforest, Cross River leads the way for the green economy, not only in Nigeria but in West Africa. The state is expected to benefit from the outcome of the meeting just like Brazil and other nations.
Experts project Cross River to drive the green economy in Nigeria, with a large population of over 200 million people.
