The Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area, Hon. Amb. Chief (Dr.) Sunny Ayang, JP, on Monday received the Chairman and Commissioners of the Cross River State Local Government Civil Service Commission (LGCSC) during the Commission’s statewide familiarisation tour of the eighteen local government areas of the state.
Welcoming the delegation to Obanliku, Hon. Ayang described the visit as timely and strategic, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the local government system through institutional reforms, discipline, and improved service delivery.
During the interactive session, the Chairman highlighted several challenges confronting the Council’s workforce and called for the Commission’s intervention. He advocated for the strict implementation of the Civil Service Law empowering local government councils to recruit officers on Grade Levels 01 to 06, comprehensive staff reorientation, renewed commitment to productivity, and greater adherence to official work ethics, particularly punctuality and effective service delivery.
Hon. Ayang stressed the need for a disciplined and efficient workforce capable of meeting the developmental aspirations of the people at the grassroots.
Responding, the Chairman of the Commission, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded the delegation and assured the Council that the concerns raised had been duly noted.
He reiterated the Commission’s commitment to repositioning the local government civil service through purposeful leadership, policy reforms, and enhanced workforce efficiency in line with the vision of Governor Bassey Edet Otu.
The meeting further reinforced the shared commitment of both the Commission and the Obanliku Local Government Council to building a more productive, disciplined, and responsive local government workforce capable of delivering quality services to the people.
Those present at the meeting included the Vice Chairman of Council, Hon. Amb. Glory Awowoh; Leader of Council, Hon. Sunday Elam; Secretary of Council, Dr. Joseph Agba; Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Peter Nkanu; Director-General of Services and Administration, Mrs. Felicia Kujoh; Director of Finance and Supplies, Mr. Fidelis Kajijung; NULGE Chairman, Mr. Dominic Akpang; Directors and Heads of Departments, as well as Commissioners I to VI of the Local Government Civil Service Commission, including Dr. Ekeng Effiong Edet, Dr. Emmanuel Ntuyan, Barr. Dr. Ondale Akor, Hon. Obia Lawrence Bassey, Hon. Rita Ayim, and Hon. John Olom Otu.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the Commission to engage stakeholders across the state and strengthen the capacity of local government institutions for improved grassroots governance.
