Cross River State governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has urged Cross Riverians to be hopeful of a better 2019 as the foundation his administration has laid in the last three years is progressively being crystallized through the rapid industrialisation of the state. In his New Year message signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Ita, Governor Ayade said the herald of a New Year, which comes with new vistas, new aspirations and a revitalised hope, offers Cross Riverians the chance to look forward to a better Cross River in 2019. According to Ayade “Seeing out a year gone by and ushering in a new one is always a moving experience. If we take stock of the year gone by, we have every reason to be happy as our expectations are being fulfilled and our efforts at building a virile, stable and sustainable Cross River is crystallising.”While soliciting a hand of fellowship to actualise the dreams envisioned by his administration, the governor said “Today, I thank you for standing by us so far and for the great support we have received from you. Assuring that 2019 signals the crystallization of the momentum begun three years ago, Ayade, said: “As we begin a new voyage to a New Year, it offers us another unique opportunity to consolidate on our well-scripted chapter with exhilarating pages that are worth reading by the end of the year.”

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 31, 2018 17:48 UTC