The Executive Chairman of Boki Local Government Council, Eti-Eka, Hon. (Mrs.) Beatrice Etta Nyiam. hosted a landmark town hall meeting with members of the Boki diaspora at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Birmingham. The event was convened by Ambassador Augustine Ubua Obi, Special Adviser on Diaspora Engagement, Trade, and Economic Development, and brought together participants from the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and the United States.
In her opening remarks, the Chairman commended the resilience, unity, and commitment of Boki indigenes in the diaspora. She expressed deep appreciation for their unwavering interest in contributing to the development of their homeland. Hon. Nyiam also highlighted several transformative projects being implemented under her administration many of which have been driven by the Special Adviser,as evidence of effective diaspora collaboration. These include:
The completed Boki LGA Official Website (www.bokilgc.cr.gov.ng)
The ongoing General Hospital Revamp Campaign
The completed Cocoa Farms Traceability Project (in partnership with Palmyra)
The ongoing Save Boki Forest Campaign
Ambassador Augustine Obi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chairman for the opportunity to contribute his voluntary expertise to the progress of Boki. He lauded her openness to diaspora-led initiatives and her commitment to inclusive governance.
Goodwill messages were delivered by several dignitaries, including:
Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, Commissioner for Information, Cross River State (Keynote Speaker at the CRID Convention)
Ambassador Christopher Lekan, President, Cross Riverians in Diaspora (CRID)
Mrs. Patience Oluwaseto (née Odey), Vice President of CRID
Mr. Jacob Otu, Chairman, Donor & Development Partnership Interface Committee, CRID
Hon. Maxwell Etta, Boki Diaspora Representative, Republic of Ireland
Hon. Maxwell Etta commended the Chairman for her “giant strides in putting Boki on the global map” and her determined efforts to resolve the conflicts in Boje and Isobendeghe.
The event reaffirmed a shared vision for peace, global collaboration, and sustainable, community-driven development in Boki.
Courtesy:
Press Unit, Boki LGC
With input from the Special Adviser on Diaspora Engagement, Trade, and Economic Development, Amb. Augustine Obi
