In a move to foster civic engagement and keep the public abreast of the “People First” agenda, the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects, Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation has announced twenty winners of the “Governor Otu Project Trivia” (New Year Edition).
The competition, which challenged young Cross Riverians and observers of Cross River State to document the transformative strides of His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu, since his assumption of office on May 29, 2023, saw hundreds of participants vying for the top prizes. Applicants were required to list specific projects, provide brief descriptions of their impact and ideally provide photographic evidence of the developments in some cases.
Following a rigorous three-way vetting phase by a three-man screening panel comprising Eugene Upah, Didi Etta, and Owai Obo, twenty participants were selected for their depth of understanding and accuracy. The winners consist of 18 indigenes and 2 non-indigenes, reflecting the inclusive nature of the administration.
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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects, Programs, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Mr. Raphael Morphy, sponsored the initiative to inspire young citizens to engage with the progress happening across the state. Each winner was credited N20,000 bringing the total prize money to N400,000.
The announcement was met with widespread excitement. Kelvin Obambon, one of the beneficiaries, expressed his gratitude, stating, “I have been credited. Thank you Hon. Ralph Adoga Murphy and the screening/selection panel for doing meticulous work.”
Another winner, Thelma Tawo, shared similar sentiments: “Prize received. Thanks to the Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu and Special Adviser, Mr. Raphael Morphy for the kind gesture; many blessings.” Mari B. Idoko also extended thanks to the panel members, specifically mentioning the thoroughness of the screening process.
This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to transparency and its desire to turn Cross Riverians into active stakeholders in the state’s development journey.
The list of winners:
Julius Ebim
Divine Bishung
Daniel Obo
Elikelly Obong
Joseph Okache
Ojong Ojie
King Uromi
Kelvin Obambon
Blessing Ujor
Thelma Tawo
Tordamo Mercy
Eva Agbomi
Okokhue Hannah
Mari B Idoko
Akuku Achilles Ugbanni
Debbie Reign
Lawrencia Ubeloka
Naku Stephen
Sydney Charles Eno
Mfon Abia
