Governor Bassey Otu has congratulated Engr. Ben Akak on his emergence as Deputy National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a proud moment for Cross River State.
Akak was elected into the position at the just concluded APC National Convention held in Abuja, where a new National Working Committee (NWC) was constituted to steer the affairs of the ruling party.
In a congratulatory message shared on his official Facebook account, Governor Otu commended Akak’s loyalty and dedication, noting that his emergence is a reward for years of steadfast commitment to the party.
“Big congratulations to Engr. Ben Akak on his emergence as the Deputy National Treasurer of our great party, APC. This is a proud moment for Cross River State. Your hard work, loyalty, and dedication have truly paid off,” the governor stated.
He expressed confidence in Akak’s ability to deliver in his new role, adding that his performance would bring honour to both the party and the state.
“I am confident you will do a great job and make both our party and our state proud. Wishing you success in this new role,” Otu added.
Akak’s emergence forms part of the newly constituted NWC led by National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside other key officials drawn from across the country.
The full list of the APC National Working Committee is as follows:
• National Chairman – Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda
• Deputy National Chairman (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori
• Deputy National Chairman (South) – Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye
• National Secretary – Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru
• Deputy National Secretary – Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana
• National Legal Adviser – Murtala Aliyu Kankia
• National Treasurer – Uguru Mathew Ofoke
• National Financial Secretary – Amb. Haruna Ginsau
• National Organising Secretary – Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu
• National Welfare Secretary – Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa
• National Publicity Secretary – Felix Morka
• National Auditor – Sen. Abubakar Maikafi
• National Women Leader – Dr. Mary A. Idele
• National Youth Leader – Dayo Israel
• National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) – Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole
• Deputy National Financial Secretary – Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo
• Deputy National Organising Secretary – Barr. Emeka Okafor
• Deputy National Women Leader – Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim
• Deputy National Publicity Secretary – Hon. Meseko Durosinmi Josiah
• Deputy National Welfare Secretary – Dr. Christopher Michael Akpan
• Deputy National Auditor – Mr. Olugbenga Olayemi
• Deputy National Legal Adviser – Barr. Ibrahim Salawu
• Deputy National Treasurer – Engr. Ben Akak
• Deputy National Youth Leader – Jamaludeen Kabiru
• National Ex-Officio (North Central) – Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi
• National Ex-Officio (North East) – Adamu Jallah
• National Ex-Officio (North West) – Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf
• National Ex-Officio (South East) – Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh
• National Ex-Officio (South South) – Mr. Francis Kolokolo
• National Ex-Officio (South West) – Hon. Bunmi Orinowo
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