Recently, the Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, advised youths in Nigeria to get themselves involved with politics. He implied that there is a level of change that Nigeria will not see until young people in the country emerge to bear the banners of their destiny themselves. This suggestion may only be described as golden seeing as it has set Cross River State far ahead of its peers.
There is only one person responsible for this position that Cross River occupies. That person is Dr Betta Edu, the Honourable Commissioner for Health in the state. Aside from politics and administration, Edu doubles as likely the youngest public figure whose name has been written on the towering pillars of philanthropy with indelible ink.
Findings reveal that within a year of Edu becoming Commissioner for Health, she had redefined the boundaries of charity and generosity to Cross River children. Before now, Edu was already a household name for her many endeavours in the education sector. She has not only become a noteworthy character for bearing the burden of the 5,000 pupils across the state, but also for her being a prestigious medical doctor and a healthcare expert.
Edu has become even more noticeably prominent since December 2019. Her status within Nigeria has climbed beyond that of an ordinary doctor as she is the Chairman of the Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum. All of this has ensured that Cross River is mentioned in any discussion about quality health delivery and the contributions of young people to efforts aimed at sustainable growth and development in the country.
Edu has continued to fulfil her dream of helping people preserve their health and dignity. It is this dream—and her diligent pursuit of it—that attracted the First Lady of Cross River, Dr Linda Ayade. From then on, the willing hands of Edu has reached thousands of the underprivileged in the state.
Today, Edu is a model of good work and industry. Her superiors value her greatly and those that have not yet climbed to her level love her immeasurably.
