Efenji Nicholas, the 2024 APC chairmanship aspirant in Bekwarra local government area, has expressed warm congratulations to Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor for receiving the Outstanding Leadership Award in Abuja on Wednesday.
The award was conferred on the Chief of Staff by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, in recognition of his commitment to service.
In a congratulatory message released on Thursday, Efenji Nicholas lauded Dr. Ironbar’s efforts, stating that the recognition was well-earned and reflective of his contributions to governance.
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“Dr. Ironbar’s dedication to public service and exemplary leadership has been clearly recognized at the highest levels,” he stated. “This award is a profound testament to his unwavering commitment and tireless work ethic, which greatly benefits the people of Cross River State. We are immensely proud to see such excellence acknowledged nationally.”
The CEO of Efenji Homes and Properties further emphasized the importance of recognising hard work in public office, noting that Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar serves as an inspiration to many young leaders in the region. The Outstanding Leadership Award is anticipated to spur the Chief of Staff to continue his trajectory of service to the Governor and the state.
The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Ekum Ekok Ojogu; the senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom; members of House of Representatives for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku, Obubra/Etung, Odukpani/Calabar Municipality and Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituencies, Peter Akpanke, Mike Etaba, Bassey Akiba and Joseph Bassey; Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba; Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Edem Darlington; Bekwarra Chapter Chairman of APC, Odama Thomas Odama, and Mr Tony Eteng, an APC chieftain.
The event was also graced by State House of Assembly members, local government chairmen, commissioners and other top government officials at the state and national levels.
