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Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River, has congratulated John Enoh and Betta Edu on their nomination as ministers in the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Enoh, a former senator, and Edu, the national women leader of the All Progressives Congres (APC), were among the 28 ministerial nominees sent by Tinubu to the senate for screening and confirmation on Thursday.

In a statement by Edem Darlington, his deputy chief press secretary, the governor said Enoh and Edu are capable hands that will prove useful to the implementation of the president’s policies.

“I congratulate the nomination of my dear brother, John Enoh and Betta Edu on their appointment as ministerial nominees from our state,” he said. 

“Looking at their track record at different times, I have no doubt that the nation will be proud of them as ministers.

“These are very capable hands who have, at different times distinguished themselves in public service and I am deeply convinced that they will exceed the expectation of Mr. President and that of Nigerians in terms of excellent delivery in whatever portfolio they will be assigned to.

“I also salute the courage of Mr. President as well as his wisdom in nominating two of our very brilliant son and daughter to serve in his cabinet.

“I have no doubt that President Bola Tinubu means well for Cross River state and Nigeria.

“We will be better as a nation under his watch.”