Cross River Tourism commissioner passes on at 61

Cross River State Commissioner for Arts and Culture Abubakar Ewa

Cross River State Commissioner for Arts and Culture Abubakar Ewa

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar

The Cross River State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Abubakar Ewa, has passed away at the age of 61.

The commissioner died on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2025, at a private health facility in Calabar after complaining of a headache.

Prior to his appointment as Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Ewa was a one-time Secretary and later, Chairman of Boki Local Government Area.

He was elevated to Special Adviser, Community Relations to the Governor, and subsequently, served as Secretary of the state’s Anti-Deforestation Task Force.

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