Gov Otu Appoints Ewa as Chairman/CEO of State Green Economy Commission

Sunday Okobi

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed his Commissioner for Intergovernmental Relations and Special Duties, Oden Ewa, as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the newly constituted Cross River State Green Economy Commission.

This is as the governor also named and constituted the State Council on Climate Change, with him as chairman.

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, noted that: ‘‘These two bodies are statutory and are expected to provide strategic direction, ensure policy implementation, and coordinate inter-sectoral collaboration to achieve the state climate change goals and green economic aspirations among other responsibilities.

“As Chairman/CEO of the nine-member Green Economy Commission, Ewa is expected to drive the policy implementation of the state green economy initiatives and ensure that Cross River State maintains its leading position in pioneering green economy development in Nigeria.”

Ewa, who is a distinguished environmentalist and advocate for green economy, is expected to bring to bear on his new appointment his over 17 years’ experience in the private sector where he has served in different organisations and capacities, notably as the executive director of Business Development and Strategy for Korpu Group, Africa.

The statement described him as a staunch believer in environmental sustainability, “who views it as integral to economic prosperity, and was recently appointed to the Cross River State’s Economic Management Team (EMT) and the states council on Public Private Partnership (PPP).”

As a trailblazer in fostering public-private collaboration, Ewa has spearheaded numerous initiatives that bridged the gap between these sectors.

“His dedication to effective governance and sustainable development is manifested in his leadership of pivotal sustainability projects and initiatives, underscoring his influential role in advancing the state’s socio-economic landscape.

“Ewa, as a prominent player in Cross River State’s political and social landscape, has contributed immensely in the advancement of the new political order in the state, and as a founding member of the APC Youth Lobby Group and pioneer chairman of the Cross River State chapter,” it stated.

The governor’s aide in the statement noted that: “In 2019, he founded the Oden Ewa Foundation, which focuses on education and health initiatives. Through this foundation, he strives to uplift communities by addressing key areas that directly impact the quality of life for people in the state, demonstrating a commitment to both social development, public welfare and philanthropy.”