Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has named the Commissioner for Intergovernmental Relations and Special Duties, Oden Ewa, as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the newly constituted Cross River State Green Economy Commission.

The governor also named and constituted the State Council on Climate Change, with him as chairman.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, noted: ‘‘These two bodies are statutory and are expected to provide strategic direction, ensure policy implementation, and coordinate inter-sectoral collaboration to achieve the state’s climate change goals and green economic aspirations among other responsibilities.

As Chairman/CEO of the nine-member Green Economy Commission, Ewa is expected to drive the policy implementation of the state’s green economy initiatives and ensure that Cross River State maintains its leading position in pioneering green economy development in Nigeria.

Ewa, who is a noted environmentalist and advocate for the green economy, is expected to bring to bear his over 17 years of experience in the private sector where he has served in different organisations and capacities, notably as the Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy for Korpu Group, Africa.

A staunch believer in environmental sustainability, who views it as integral to economic prosperity, was recently appointed to the Cross River State’s Economic Management Team (EMT) and the state’s council on Public-Private Partnership (PPP).