Posted by Samuel on Fri 30th Jun, 2023 - tori.ng
Otu said that his visit to the centre, aside celebrating the festival with them, was also to identify with them and encourage them not to lose hope.
The Governor of Cross River, Bassey Otu, in the company of his wife, Eyoawan, on Thursday celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with inmates of the Federal Correctional Centre, Afokang, Calabar, Daily Trust reports.
Otu said that his visit to the centre, aside celebrating the festival with them, was also to identify with them and encourage them not to lose hope.
He said that his administration would do its best to make things go well with the centre and its occupants.
Similarly, the governor’s wife, who organised the event, said it was aimed at giving the inmates a sense of belonging and to share the love as exemplified by the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.
Meanwhile, the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Centre, Cross River Command, Mr Adeyinka Adebayo, expressed appreciation to the governor and his wife for the visit.