Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed Mr. Orok Okon as the new Head of Service (HoS) for the state’s civil service.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, and shared with journalists in Calabar on Wednesday.
Okon takes over the role following the retirement of Dr. Innocent Eteng, the former Head of Service, whose contributions to the state were recognized by the governor.
Otu said that Okon’s appointment is effective Sept. 19, adding that his administration was committed to enthroning competent leaders in the state civil service.
He charged the new HoS to lead with vision, integrity, and reform-driven zeal while fostering efficiency, professionalism, and accountability across the state’s public service.
He added that his administration would continue to strengthen the machinery of governance for optimal service delivery to the people of Cross River.
