Prof Ayade Appoints 28 Commissioners (Cross River State)

The Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has assigned portfolios to 28 commissioners.

He also assigned the ministry of culture and tourism to self. Cross River state is known for its rich culture and in particular, Calabar festival which holds every December.

Recall that the governor on Sunday, November 22, at the unveiling party of the 2015 carnival in Calabar, appointed Iyanya an ambassador to the Cross River state government.


Reports had earlier suggested that  Ben Ayade was set to appoint 700 aides as he finalises on all political appointees that will be brought on board in his administration.

The list of commissioners and their respective ministries are below

1. Barr. Joe Abang    –                  Ministry of Justice
2. Chief Offu Ebiregor Ayia    –  Ministry of ICT
3. Engr. Dan Osim-Asu      –     Ministry of Works
4. Hon. Gabe Odu Orji        –     Ministry of Water Resources
5. Hon. George O’ben-Etchi  –  Ministry of Solid Minerals
6. Hon. Francis Etta          –        Ministry of Int’l Donor Corporation
7. Mr. Oliver Orok          –           Ministry of Sustainable Development
8. Hon. Onoh Ulafor          –        Ministry of Local Govt Affairs
9. Mrs. Rosemary Archibong  – Ministry of Information & Orientation
10. Engr. Mike Eraye        –        Ministry of Environment
11. Victor Adugba Agwu      –      Ministry of Special Projects & Special Duties
12. Prof. Anthony Eneji      –       Ministry of Agriculture
13. Mr. Sunday Achunekang  –  Ministry of Rural Transformation, Establishment & Training.
14. Hon. Saviour Nyong        –    Ministry of Transport
15. Dr. Alice Alok Ekwu        –    Ministry of Climate Change
16. Mr. Edem O. Effiom        –   Ministry of Social Housing
17. Hon. Godwin Ettah        –     Ministry of Education
18. Barr. Chris Nja            –         Ministry of Gas Resources
19. Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong    –  Ministry of Finance
20. Mr. Asu Okang            –          Ministry of Youths & Sports Development
21. Mr. George Ekpungu      –   Ministry of New City Development
22. Dr. John Inyang          –       Ministry of Lands Development
23. Mr. Peter Akan Egba      –   Ministry of Commerce & Industries
24. Mr. Thomas Udam        –      Ministry of Power
25. Mrs. Stella Ereme Odey    –  Ministry of Women Affairs
26. Dr. Inyang Asibong        –     Ministry of Health
27. Hon. Itaya Nyong          –        Ministry of Petroleum Resources and
28. Ntufam Edim Inok Edim    –  Ministry of Infrastructure