Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, was this weekend conferred with the prestigious National Leadership Awards.
Ironbar was recognised as the Best Chief of Staff in Nigeria by the People’s Parliament Nigeria, organisers of the National Leadership Award.
Chief Perry Opara, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and the Selection Committee of the National Leadership Awards, disclosed that he had identified Ironbar for his significant contributions to the success of Governor Otu’s administration and the broader development of the state.
“The Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to improving the machinery of state, and by extension, Cross River State,” Opara said.
The awards ceremony, held Thursday in Abuja at the National Merit Award Building, was attended by a host of distinguished Cross Riverians, some of whom included members of the National Assembly.
Now in its 22nd year, the National Leadership Awards is known for celebrating individuals who have made remarkable contributions to society‘s growth across various sectors. Opara said the awards would encourage and inspire other Nigerians in leadership positions to be selfless and dedicate themselves to public service. He urged the recipients to continue their efforts to better their state and the nation.
Speaking on behalf of other awardees from Cross River State, Chief of Staff Ironbar, who dedicated the award to Governor Otu and the entire Cross Riverians, expressed gratitude for the recognition, even as he commended the governor’s visionary leadership for the team‘s success.
“With a thoroughbred governor like Prince Otu at the helm, we are motivated to be proactive and at our best in our roles, ensuring every aspect of Cross River progresses,” Ironbar said.
The Chief of Staff said the awards would catalyse an even more significant commitment to service, emphasising that the core purpose of public life is to serve the people. Ironbar also thanked the many dignitaries who attended the ceremony, reaffirming their collective commitment to the governor’s „People First“ agenda.
