Obanliku Council Chairman Hon. Sunny Ayang to Receive National Award and State Honour as the Best Local Government Chairman.

The Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area, Hon Chief (Dr) Sunny Ayang JP, has been selected for two major recognitions in acknowledgment of his work in local governance and community development.

The first notice came from the Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration. The letter, signed by the Committee Chairman, Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, confirmed his nomination for the 2025 Nigerian Local Government Development Award. The committee noted his steady record in transparent administration, project delivery, and improvements in grassroots welfare. The award dinner will be held on 3 December 2025 at the BMO Event Arena in Abuja, following a two-day summit on local government development.

The second recognition followed from the Cross River Cooperative Leaders Forum. In a letter dated 25 November 2025, the forum named Ayang the State’s Best Chairman of the Year. The forum stated that his work with cooperative societies, community groups, and development partners has strengthened local initiatives across Obanliku. The state ceremony is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar.

Both bodies noted that his efforts have drawn attention beyond the local government area, particularly his focus on projects aimed at improving living conditions for residents.