Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has named his Commissioner for Intergovernmental Relations and Special Duties, Oden Ewa, as 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.
‘‘These two bodies are statutory and are expected to provide strategic direction, ensure policy implementation, and coordinate inter-sectoral collaboration to achieve the State climate change goals and green economic aspirations among other responsibilities,” a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said.
As chairman/CEO of the nine-member Commission, Ewa is expected to drive the policy implementation of the state’s green economy initiatives and ensure it maintains its leading position in pioneering green economy development in Nigeria.
A noted environmentalist and advocate for the green economy, Ewa is expected to bring to bear on his new appointment his over 17 years experience in the private sector where he had 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 states council on Public Private Partnership (PPP).
As a trailblazer in fostering public-private collaboration, Ewa has spearheaded numerous initiatives that bridged the gap between these sectors.
His dedication to effective governance and sustainable development is manifest in his leadership of pivotal sustainability projects and initiatives, underscoring his influential role in advancing the state’s socio-economic landscape.
Ewa as a prominent player in Cross River State’s political and social landscape, has contributed immensely in the advancement of the new political order in the state, as a founding member of the APC Youth Lobby Group and pioneer Chairman of the Cross River State chapter.
In 2019, he founded the Oden Ewa Foundation, which focuses on education and health initiatives. Through this foundation, he strives to uplift communities by addressing key areas that directly impact the quality of life for people in the state, demonstrating a commitment to both social development, public welfare and philanthropy.