Gov Ben Ayade makes crucial appointments 25 days to the end of his administration

Gov Ayade Appoints Five Permanent Secretaries

 

Ben Ayade, the governor of Cross River State, has appointed five Permanent Secretaries to the state’s public service.

 

This occurs 25 days before the conclusion of his administration.

 

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The Head of Service, Timothy Akwaji, issued a statement on Thursday announcing their promotion to permanent secretaries from the position of directors.

 

According to him, “His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, has approved the elevation of the underlisted directors to the rank of permanent secretary in the state public service.”

 

Ushie Esther Peter, Irek Matthew Esikpe, Atim Okokon Ekpenyong, Emmanuel Egban, and Abu Ikwo Eyo are their names.

 

According to Akwaji, their appointments are effective as of April 27, 2023.

 

Meanwhile, Ajay Banga has been appointed as the World Bank’s president.

 

The World Bank confirmed that Banga, who worked for Mastercard for a decade, would succeed David Malpass as president.

 

The lender disclosed that Banga would serve as the institution’s pioneer for five years.

 

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The World Bank expressed optimism that Banga would utilise his experience to realise the Bank’s “ambitions and efforts to address the most difficult development challenges confronting developing countries.”

 

Banga is the sole candidate from the United States for the position of 14th President of the World Bank, and he is expected to assume his duties on June 2, 2023.

 

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