Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr, marked the Christmas and New Year celebrations with a series of goodwill visits and outreach activities across Obudu and Ogoja Local Government Areas, reaffirming his commitment to compassion, unity, and responsive leadership.
As part of the festive engagements, the Deputy Speaker paid a courtesy visit to the mother of the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Peter Odinga Odey. During the visit, Rt. Hon. Agabi presented bags of rice and other tokens in the spirit of the season to support the family’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. The elderly woman expressed gratitude for the visit, commending the Deputy Speaker for his benevolence and thoughtfulness during the period of celebration.
In Obudu Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Agabi joined constituents in celebrating the Yuletide, with Hon. Omang Charles Omang in attendance. Addressing the gathering, he urged the people to remain focused, united, and steadfast in their support for the government of Cross River State, stressing that sustained cooperation between leaders and citizens was essential for peace, progress, and development in the New Year.
The Deputy Speaker also celebrated Christmas with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Obudu LGA chapter. At the event, he donated 20 bags of rice and a cash token of two hundred thousand naira to support the association’s festive activities. Members of CAN offered prayers for Rt. Hon. Agabi and encouraged him to continue discharging his legislative responsibilities with dedication, humility, and a strong sense of service to the people.
Extending his outreach beyond Obudu, Rt. Hon. Agabi visited Ogoja Local Government Area, where he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late wife of Mr. Patrick Odinachi. During the visit, he presented bags of rice and financial
