The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, has charged heads of agencies and parastatals under the Ministry to strengthen communication with the Ministry through regular updates on their activities, achievements and ongoing programmes.
Odey gave the charge on Monday during a meeting with heads of agencies and parastatals, where he stressed the importance of effective coordination, accountability and compliance with established administrative procedures to enhance the Ministry’s supervisory and reporting functions.
The Commissioner reminded the agency heads of the Ministry’s supervisory authority, urging them to ensure that official correspondences follow established administrative channels and that developments within their respective establishments are promptly communicated to his office.
He explained that regular updates would enable the Ministry to maintain accurate records, assess the performance of its agencies and provide comprehensive reports on their activities and achievements.
Odey also encouraged the heads of agencies to invite him on supervisory visits to their establishments, noting that such engagements would provide opportunities to assess their operations, identify challenges and make appropriate representations to Governor Bassey Otu for necessary interventions.
He called for mutual respect, unity and peaceful coexistence among the heads of agencies, emphasising that competence, honesty, hard work and commitment to public service should guide their professional relationships.
The Commissioner assured them of the Ministry’s readiness to provide the necessary leadership, guidance and institutional support to enable them discharge their responsibilities effectively.
He further urged the agency heads to work collectively towards the success of the Otu administration, reminding them of their responsibility to support the government’s political aspirations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In his response, the Vice Chairman of Heads of Agencies, Prof. Patrick Asuquo, thanked the Commissioner for convening the meeting and providing an opportunity for engagement and improved collaboration.
Asuquo assured him of the agency heads’ readiness to cooperate with the Ministry, comply with established administrative procedures and strengthen institutional relationships in advancing the state’s education sector.
By Patricia Ogbeche
