Gov Ayade Appoints Five Permanent Secretaries

Gov Ben Ayade

Cross River State Gov, Ben Ayade has appointed five Permanent Secretaries into the state public service.

This is coming 25 days to the end of his administration.

Their elevation from the position of directors to permanent secretaries was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Head of Service, Timothy Akwaji.

According to him, “His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof Ben Ayade, has approved the elevation of the underlisted directors to the rank of  permanent secretary in the state public service.”

They are Ushie Esther Peter, Irek Matthew Esikpe, Atim Okokon Ekpenyong, Emmanuel Egban and Abu Ikwo Eyo.

Akwaji said their appointments take effect from April 27, 2023.