In a move aimed at bolstering inter-agency synergy for accelerated development, Prince Otu Okor, Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), recently led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Mr. Otu Otu Ita, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, at his office in Calabar.

The visit’s primary objective was to forge closer collaboration and identify potential areas where CRIDCOM and the State Budget Office can synergize efforts to advance the Cross River State Government’s economic and developmental objectives.

During the meeting, Mr. Otu Otu Ita underscored the indispensable role of effective planning and meticulous budgeting as foundational pillars for enhancing governmental efficiency and achieving mandates. He warmly welcomed the CRIDCOM team and expressed his office’s unwavering commitment to collaborative engagement. “Effective planning and budgeting are crucial to achieving our mandates and moving the State forward,” Mr. Ita affirmed, expressing his readiness for meaningful discussions to resolve budgeting-related issues.

Earlier, Prince Otu Okor commended Mr. Ita for his exemplary dedication to duty. He articulated CRIDCOM’s strong desire to work hand-in-hand with the Budget Office, recognizing that such a partnership is vital for stimulating investments and driving sustainable growth within the State.

This engagement signifies a strategic alliance poised to yield substantial benefits for Cross River State’s economic growth and overall development. Both parties affirmed their commitment to an open channel of communication, ensuring continued collaboration on initiatives critical to the State’s progress.