Youths of Northern Cross River State under the aegis of “Northern Cross River Youths Forum” (NCRYF) have thrown their weight behind the nomination of Prof. Edet Ikpi for appointment as the next Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching hospital.
Addressing a press conference recently, the Chairman of the group, Comrade Nicholas Egere, explained that for the sake of peace, justice and equity, it was fair that the position of the CMD be given to the Central Senatorial District of the state after the Southern and Northern zones of the state have held the position in the past.
Egere said: “This briefing is basically to express and establish the position of the youths of northern Cross River over the very important issue of appointment of Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The peace and progress of Cross River State is built on a tripartite stand of respect, fairness and justice and it is on this premise that strategic…