Governor Otu’s Aides Bag Prestigious Civil Engineering Honours at National Conference in Kano

Two key aides to Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to infrastructure development and engineering excellence.

At the 23rd International Civil Engineering Conference held today, October 23, 2025, inside the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Pius Ankpo and the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, were respectively conferred with Honorary Fellowship and Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE).

Engr. Dr. Egbe, a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), was recognized for his outstanding professional and academic contributions to civil engineering. Before joining Governor Otu’s administration in March 2024, he had served in various leadership capacities within NICE, including Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Calabar Chapter, and later as National Organizing Secretary in 2018.

In his remarks, Engr. Egbe attributed the honour to the visionary leadership of Governor Otu and the collective efforts of staff in the Department of Public Utilities.

He also extended an open invitation to the leadership of NICE to visit Cross River State for an on-the-spot assessment of the governor’s numerous ongoing and completed infrastructure projects.

Also honoured was Hon. Pius Ankpo, whose dynamic leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects in line with the governor’s vision earned him the prestigious Honorary Fellowship. Despite not being an engineer by profession, Hon. Ankpo’s passion for development and excellence has made him a respected figure in the civil engineering community.

The recognitions were described as well-deserved tributes to both men for their dedication, innovation, and service to humanity.

Their achievements further reiterate Governor Otu’s resolve to surround himself with capable, visionary leaders who share his mission of transforming Cross River State through strategic infrastructure and sustainable development.

In attendance were Hon. Okon Owuna, Member representing Akamkpa Constituency I; Hon. Linus Bassey, Member representing Akamkpa Constituency II; Hon. Engr. Thomas Aruku, Member representing Ogoja Constituency; and the Director of Civil Engineering, Engineering Services Department, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Cross River State

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