Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has relieved his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Nsa Gill, of duty.
Consequently, he has announced the appointment of Mr Linus Obogo as the new CPS.
Before his new appointment, Obogo was the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and will now double as the CPS
In a terse statement by the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, and made available to newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday, Gill has been redesignated as the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Affairs.
“Obogo’s appointment is in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening its information machinery for effective and responsive communication.
“Similarly, the Governor has appointed Mr. Nsa Gill as Special Adviser on Public Affairs.
“Mr. Gill is expected to deepen the interface between government and the public, ensuring clarity, engagement, and transparency in policy communication.
“Both appointments take immediate effect,” it stated.
According to reports, Obogo will be the third CPS for the two years old administration.
It would be recalled that Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche was appointed immediately after assumption of office by the governor.
Ogbeche was, however, relieved of duty as the CPC in a controversial circumstances, and Gill appointed immediately.
Like Gil, Ogbeche was appointed as the governor’s Special Adviser Abuja Liaison office of the state.