CALABAR, Nigeria – The newly appointed Director of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr. Oluwole Faluyi, alongside his management team, was formally received at the palace of His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar and Grand Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom, in a significant courtesy visit on Tuesday NEGROIDHAVEN has confirmed.
The event, marked by deep reverence, underscored the critical relationship between the nation’s security architecture and the traditional institution. The visit is seen as a standard protocol for new heads of security agencies to align with key traditional stakeholders in the region.
In his address, Director Faluyi expressed profound appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the revered monarch. He described the Obong as “a custodian of peace, culture, and wisdom,” whose leadership fosters unity and stability across Cross River State and beyond.
The security chief further emphasized the indispensable role of the Obong’s Palace, identifying it as “a pillar of community intelligence and a moral compass for security collaboration at the grassroots.” This highlights the reliance of formal security bodies on traditional institutions for local intelligence and community trust.
In his royal response, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, warmly welcomed the new Director and his delegation. The Obong commended the State Security Service for its dedication to public safety and national security.
He reaffirmed the full support of the Palace for all security initiatives, stating that peace remains the essential foundation for any meaningful development and progress in the region and the country at large.
The Obong offered royal blessings to Mr. Faluyi and his team, praying for divine wisdom and strength as they undertake their sensitive national duties. He urged for sustained synergy between traditional leadership and security agencies to ensure enduring peace.
The courtesy visit concluded with a warm exchange of goodwill and a reinforced commitment to cooperation between the Palace of the Obong of Calabar and the State Security Service. The partnership is anchored on principles of mutual respect and community engagement, signaling a continued collaborative effort to maintain security and stability in the region.
