Bishop Eyoawan Otu, the wife of the Cross River State Governor, commissioned the newly established Cross River State Diaspora Commission office complex in Calabar on Thursday.
The event, which was held in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, was attended by the commission’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Speaking at the ceremony, Otu said the office would serve as a bridge between indigenes of the state living abroad and their home communities.
She said, “Once the diaspora commission becomes operational in the state, it will help foster global partnerships, investment, and development to promote the socio-economic growth and prosperity of the state.
“With the commission, Cross River will become a leading diaspora commission that will bridge the gap between indigenes of the state and its global community, catalysing sustainable development, innovation, and prosperity for the benefit of all.
In his remarks, Head of Media, Nigerians in diaspora, Mr. Gabriel Odu, stated, “We in the Diaspora Commission are ready to work with you.
“This will help Cross Riverians in Diaspora to come home and work with you. We have to encourage our brothers abroad to return home and contribute to the growth of the state.”
Dabiri-Erewa, in her remarks, commended the state for leading the way by setting up a diaspora commission, urging other governors to follow suit.
Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Otu Okor, also revealed that about 300 Cross River indigenes abroad are expected to visit the state in November 2025 for the Diaspora Day celebrations.
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