Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has felicitated former Senate leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba on his 69th birthday.
The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill on Saturday, described the former Senate leader and senator representing the Central Senatorial District as a distinguished scholar and lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, elder statesman, and nationalist who has strategically placed the state at the fulcrum of national development.
The statement read: “Your Impeccable credentials and sterling record of service to the state, even at the age of 28 as commissioner, are eloquent testimonies.
“Your relentless commitment to board and committee assignments has never left anyone in doubt that, as a thoroughbred professional and a son of a distinguished professional and disciplinarian, a better Cross River State and Nigeria is always your priority.
“A life bencher In the Body of Benchers and a politician who believes humility is your watchword, you have demonstrated the courage and passion that gave birth to this present administration in the state, and this can never be taken for granted.
“While it is our sincere wish and belief that the Almighty God continues to endow you with the requisite knowledge and experience to plan and execute a Cross River State of dreams, we pray for good health, sound mind, and above all, the grace to be there for us. On behalf of my family and the good people of Cross River State, we wish you many returns. God bless you, very distinguished Senator.”