Michael Odere

Fiscal decisions don’t just stay on paper, they shape roads, schools, healthcare, and everyday life. Join the conversation with @BudgITng as we break down how government spending and policies drive development and what it really means for citizens in Cross River. April 15 5PM X

2/2: I am honoured to have been named Patron of the Band. I commend their dedication to promoting unity and cultural expression, and I look forward to supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact in our communities.

1/2: Today, I received the leadership of the Freedom Band, led by Ntufam Ekanem Ekpeyong, on a courtesy visit today. Our interaction focused on their ongoing efforts to use music and community engagement to inspire positive social values.

2/2: people-centred development, strengthen our communities, and work collectively towards sustainable progress. It was a privilege to engage with students, community leaders, and stakeholders who are committed to shaping a better future for Cross River State.

1/2: I served as the keynote speaker at the 2026 Cross River Community Week Celebration held at the University of Calabar, Cross River State. During my public lecture titled “Leaving a Legacy: Community First, Development Always,” I shared thoughts on the need to prioritise

2/2: milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions and enhancing irrigation infrastructure to boost agricultural productivity and support national development.

1/2: attended the Steering Committee Meeting and Flag-Off Ceremony of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project in Abuja. The event, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation in collaboration with the World Bank, marks a significant

3/3: Investors are encouraged to take advantage of our strategic geographical location, littoral status, and an administration that is open to strong, transparent partnerships.

2/3: Our focus is clear: mobilizing sustainable finance through blended capital, green instruments, and strategic partnerships to accelerate renewable energy development and position Cross River as a leader in clean, bankable energy investment.

1/3: At the 2nd Cross River State Energy Summit, themed “Unlocking Cross River’s Energy Using Sustainable Finance,” I delivered a keynote on Financing Cross River State’s Energy Transition.

3/3: delegate, and supporter whose presence and contributions made these engagements productive. Together, we continue to move Cross River forward.

2/3: brought together critical stakeholders from the northern region during the Cross River North APC Congress, and I was honoured to participate alongside leaders and delegates committed to strengthening our structure from the grassroots. I appreciate every stakeholder,

1/3: Following the successful general APC Congress in Calabar, I am encouraged by the spirit of unity, dialogue, and collective purpose that continues to define our great party in Cross River State. The first leg of the Ward Congress, which held earlier in Ogoja yesterday,

7/7: This milestone reinforces Cross River State’s resolve to invest in women as key drivers of economic growth, social development, and community resilience.

6/7: compliance with World Bank financial management standards, and strengthening accountability, transparency, and sustainability throughout program execution.

3/7: of International Development Cooperation (MIDC), the first phase of the program targets the training and empowerment of over 450,000 women across various Women Affinity Groups in the three senatorial districts of Cross River State. In November 2025, the Commissioner for

2/7: flagship initiative designed to expand economic opportunities for women, strengthen livelihoods, and address gender inequality through inclusive growth and resilience-building interventions. Anchored by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry

1/7: His Excellency, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has received the Certificate of No Objection for the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) from the World Bank, marking a significant milestone in Cross River State’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment. The NFWP-SU is a