Efio-Ita Nyok|28 September 2017
The distinguished lawmaker representing Cross River State Northern Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Dr. Mrs. Rose Oko, Wednesday, expressed her appreciation to the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, over what she described as the 'creative ingenuity' expressed as NorthFest, NegroidHaven can report. Oko, who used the opportunity to welcome Cross Riverians to Ogoja, particularly craved the indulgence of her constituents to support Gov Ayade's 2019 gubernatorial bids.
Sen Oko, who incidentally happens to come from Ogoja, the beneficiary local government area for NorthFest, observed that the agro-tourism festival couldn't come at a better time especially considering the rich agricultural and tourism potentials of her constituency. She used the opportunity to welcome every visiting Cross Riverian and Nigerian while encouraging visitors to explore the exclusive culture of the awesome peoples of Northern Senatorial District.
According to the lawmaker, 'NorthFest, the brainchild of His Excellency is worth commending especially when one appreciates the values it aspires to highlight —hardwork, resilience, hospitality, unity, etc. It's these set of values that we indirectly celebrate.
'Permit me to use this august occasion to crave for the unanimous support for our amiable Governor Ben Ayade's second term election in two years time. The bold ideas of His Excellency as evinced thus far require an endorsement in the form of reelection to allow him materialise the most part of his vision'.
Oko who disclosed that she will be present at the occasion today urged her constituents to be peaceful, orderly and tranquil during and after the NorthFest celebration. Her words, 'Cross Riverians inclusive of northern Cross River are rightly reputed as being peaceful and hospitable : let's demonstrate that during NorthFest. It's not material wealth that ultimately keeps society going, it's these sublime values I have previously mentioned that sustains any human community, let's export this to the world.
NORTHFEST is an initiative of Governor Ben Ayade's administration aimed at creating closer bonding, spirit of collectivity and motivation as well as unification of the good people of Northern Cross River in particular and Cross Riverians in general. The festival is expected to be held every last Saturday of September each year.
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